The San Francisco call., 1896-08-24

makes our boys rather hopeful that the
s.rubber" will be theirs. The average at.
tendance is about fifty. The members OF
both Company E and Company Q are
planning to go into camp together shortly.
THIRD BRIGADE.
MARYSV1LLE, CAL, Aug. 22-Before
the reorganization of the National Guard,
Marysville's military company, OF which
her people will ever be proud, was known
as Company G, Eighth Infantry; now 1t is
titled Company d, Second Infantry.
Formally organized in January, 1881,
with G. B. Baldwin, captain; John I.
Lydon, first lieutenant, and George ID.
Voss second lieutenant, the organization
has since held an enviable position
among the guards of Northern California.
On the parade grounds at home or IN
camp, at muster or inspection, before the
targets or in the face of the enemy, Marys-
ville's soldier boys have never missed an
opportunity to distinguish themselves.
Twas on Nav 10, 1895, that fifty of her
men met like number of Captain Cooks
crack shots before the local butts and low
cred their colors, gaining the champion
ship of the world, which they still lay
claim to.
Each Sunday large number of the
members indulge in practice work with
the rifle at their range south OF town.
They propose to keep in condition to de-
fend the reputation they have won as
marksmen.
The present officers of Company D are:
Captain. George Il. Voss; first lieutenant,
Philip ]. Diver; second lieutenant,
David Canning; first sergeant, P. J.De-
lay; second sergeant, f. w. Terstegge;
third sergeant NJ. Nelson; fourth SER
geant. ]. P. Colford; fifth sergeant, G.
Mayer. Corporals-First, G. w. Peyser;
x, Il TIrio yic.
fourth. w. Waldron; fifth, J. 2. Arnoldy;
sixth, J. L. Howard; seventh, George Nc
Coy; eighth, John Selinger Quarter
master sergeant, Bart Morrlssey.
Colonel E. A. Forbes, who recently sue
ceeded to the position, resides at Marys-
vile.
MERGED, CAL, Aug. 21.-Company H
of the Sixth Infantry, located at MERGED,
had an impromptu high jinks after It's
regular drill last Monday evening. a few
friends were asked in to enjoy the re-
freshments and have general good time
with the soldiers. Sergeant Potter han
died the guitar. Sergeant Guthrie exc
cuted his famous Seventh Regiment snake
dance and Corporal Muller executed few
bars of the real Dutch war whoop. The
sandwiches were eaten and the lemonade
drank, and every body went home, having
enjoyed pleasant time and the invited
| friends have new opinion OF the social
side OF the National Guard. Recruits are
coming in regularly, and the company ex-
poets to make a good showing for numbers
on its trip to Stockton on the 9th.
WOODLAND, CAL, Aug. 21.-Company
f, Second Infantry, is now comfortably
| located in its new quarters IN the beautl-
full and commodious armory erected by
the Woodland Improvement Association.
| The structure, which was built particu-
| larly for the company, is two stories high,
and is divided into a big drillroom, assem-
| ly-room, banquet-hall and officers quar-
| ters. Tie new armory is thoroughly
/ equipped, and few companies in the State
| enjoy such magnificent quarters as the
| local organization. 1t has caused re-
newed interest among the members and
the future of the company is very bright
| indeed.
Captain n. o. Prindle is enjoying fur
| Tough for forty-fiye days and Lieutenant
| Ward is in command.
Although Second Lieutenant Utting has
changed his residence to Dixon, he reports
| for duty at all drills and meetings of i'm
| portance.
Interest in target practice continues un-
abated. Lieutenant Lee of Colonel Guth-
rie's staff, D. H. Wyckoff Lieutenant
Ward and Privates Bounds and Hinck are
| doing some splendid shooting at present.
| Lieutenant Lee is becoming quite skilled
with his pistol. The company already
has three trophies won at different con-
tests, and will be in good trim for future
shoots.
A ball will be given next week by the
company.
Owing to the absence of the usual appro-
priation the company will not go into
camp this summer.