The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-08

care to re-enllSt. 1t appears that the
boys have not had as much encourage
ment in the past as was needed for the
good of the organization. With but little
assistance from headquarters, commun-
lcatlons remaining unanswered. for weeks,
ana very poor drill accommodations, they
felt as though their efforts were not ap-
preciated. The battery like the mem
pershiD of several companies in this city,
mas had to put up the expenses for main
tenance from their private fund, the state
doing nothing for them.
Major Gibbs explained that in future
conditions would be different. The men
were encouraged and informed that in
future every communication should re-
celVe the prompt attention which il mer-
lted. Under these promises, all the men
present, with a single execution, re-
enlisted There was a vacancy in the Of
hce of first lieutenant, and the same was
filled by an election which resulted in the
unanimous selection of First Sergeant
ln1e- Petit who is a first-class man and
deeply interested in the success of the
battery.
In addition to working with the boys
Major Gibbs and the adjutant called on
several of the influential citizens of the
city. among them E. NJ. Allison, jr., and
State Senator Hamer. all of whom
pledged themselves to aid the men in the
future by their moral support and other
wise Inasmuch as some interest needs
TO be created, il is proposed TO give a ball
in the Union Opera House inside the next
few weeks, at which the governor and his
the officers of the First infantry, the
FIRST cavalry and the signal corps and
the First battalion, light artillery, and
their wives will all be present. Invita-
tons to all the prominent people of the
city will be sent and it is believed that
interest can be awakened sufficient to as
sist the organization TO rapidly recruit
to the limit. The personnel of the men is
tirst-class and the battery should be q
success.
Major Gibbs and adjutant were royalty
entertained while in the city by Senator
Hamer.
The following order was issued from
headquarters of the First battalion, light.
artillery, yesterday
Headquarters First Battalion. Light Ar
tillery, Salt Lake City. April Z, 1897.
Battalion Orders No 2. Series 1897
The following orders are hereby pro-
mulgated:
First Lieutenant c. NJ. Jackson. bat
terry a, is appointed battalion adjutant
First Lieutenant Frank H. Davis. bat
te~y B. is appointed battalion quarter
Gunner Corporal Lewis Lewiston. bat
terry A is appointed sergeant major.
Sergeant James Boatright, battery B,
IS appointed quarter master sergeant
Guidon Sergeant L. P. Hansen battery
A. is appointed color sergeant.
They will be obeyed and respected ac-
cordingly.
The several officers and non-commis- |
stoned officers will not be relieved from |
duty from their respective commands, but |
will be continued as at present with their |
respective organizations in addition to
those imposed as members of the COM /
misSioned and non-CommSsioned staff OF /
the battalion commander.
All communications pertaining to the /
business of this-battalion, from battery /
commanders will be addressed through |
the adjutant to these headquarters.
GEORGE w. GIBBS.
Major Commanding.
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H company of Pennington gave very !
nice dance on Friday evening.
The Brigham City infantry company is
in good condition after the re-enlistments. |
By the way. the new caps will be issued |
to the outside companies very soon. just |
as quick as the reports reach headquar-
ters so the condition of affairs can be de-
termined the issue will be made and dis
tribution ordered.
go g g
At the election of D company Tuesday
evening, Second Lieutenant Carter was
promoted 10 the grade of first lieutenant
while Corporal Darke was selected as
second lieutenant. There were three or
four candidates for the latter position
and the contest was quite spirited