The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14

social festivity and gayety in the National
Guard. According to the regulations
drills are not com ulsory this month, so
attention may be turned to dances, inks
and minstrel shows in the armory. Spare
time can be devoted to discussion of mill
tary necessities, such as the allowance OF
public money for overcoats, blankets and
clothing for all around duty.
Colonel William Macdonald's First In
fantry regiment has in its keeping the
honor of the National Guard of California
so far as merit in craftsmanship is con-
cerned. Colonel Macdonald, Lieutenant
Colonel Duboce, the gallant majors and
the equally gallant captains of the First
that the Hawaiian National
Guard should be challenged TO a trial of
shooting skill. The challenge was &C
cepted, and so next month 100 men OF
each organization will shoot for a trophy.
1t is expected that the First Infantry
marksmen will win, but if by some un-
lucky chance, poor ammunition, high
winds or undue excitement the Hawaiians
should carry off the honor, the First
would be guyed numerically by the Sec
ond, Fifth and Sixth regiments 1t is
surely In order for the local marksmen
to get down TO practice work at The range.
"a PIdlA u ,. A., WHO Is OH
duty as inspector of the State troops, has
forwarded to the Secretary of War the
e names of officers in the National Guard of
California who are competent to command
troops in the field. his supplemental
report is considered at the War Depart
ment as a confidential communication to
the Secretary, and is, therefore, Withheld
from the public. 1t is ascertained, how
ever, that the list embraces twelve or more
names.
Company G, First Infantry, has elected
w, n. Swasey second lieutenant TO fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Lieu
tenant Christy.
Every thing appears to progress swim
mingiy with the proposed new troop of
cavalry. The members are enthusiastic
and all are energetic in their efforts TO
make it thorough cavalry organization,
we'll disciplined aud handled. Nearly all
thus far enrolled have been otfic RS and
non-commlssioned officers, and quite
number OF them wear the badge OF the
Veteran Corps, indicative of seven years
service.
At the meeting held on Monday even
ing last it was decided that sufficient
mem bers were enrolled to prepare for per-
manent organization, and a committee,
CONSISTING of Colonel ii. p. Bush, Captain
William L. Sullivan aud Frank Triest,
were aDpoinIed 10 formulate a plan TO
that effect. As it was decided to close the
enroll ent with seventy-hve mem bers,
should provide in its plan for an initia-
ton fee 10 be charged to all joining after
the report is submitted.
Resolutions we're adopted to meet each
Monday evening for the present and to
invite officers of the army to ado ress the
mem be1s on military subjects.
The committee on permanent organiZa-
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evening, and the first lecture of the course
will de delivered at the rooms In the
Flood building.
When the reports on the recent emer-
gency call are all considered at headquar-
tiers it will be found that the Fifth In
fantry Regiment, Colonel Fairbanks, will
be entitled TO position near the head of
the column. Captain ID. A. Smith, adju-
tant of the Fifth displayed remarkable en-
ergy in dispatching orders by telegraph,
but in the absence of regimental funds he
was Obliged to pay from his own pocket
the expense of sending the messages over
the wire. The various organizations OF
the Fifth responded promptly.
Colonel Fairbanks still maintains regi-
mental headquarters at Petaluma. There
has been some talk of establishing head
quarters in San Francisco.
WOODLAND, CAL, Dec. 1L-This being
quiet month for the military there is but
little TO write about The doings of the citi-
zen sold iers. there is considerable work
being done in and out of the armory. The
stone walk is finished and adds very much
to the appearance OF the armory. The
much talked-of fagpoie has been erected.
1t is composed of three sections of pipe.
The lower section is 4 inch, the middle
section is inch and the upper section is
2 inch. 1t is imbedded in cement at the
bottom and attached o the building by an
iron shoulder. All that the company is
waiting for now is for some patriotic per-
son TO present flag The halls and one
or two of the rooms have been painted
and sanded to the height OF about six
feet. A football team has been organized
in the company, and it would like to have
the other com panies in The State do like
wise and then play series o. games 10
see who is boss. Private Marden is the
coach and is doing good work with the
team, and expects soon 10 have first-cIass
players The team will soon be ready to
meet any other football team of the n C.
e.. barring all professionals.
Some time in February the company
will give grand ball to celebrate the first
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