The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-22
AT THE PARK.

AT THE PARK
When tho street parade ended in the
morning the militiamcn and cadets re-
paired to Forest Park some on the march
and others by street car, where luncheon
was served and preparations made for the
evenings programme
The committee was somewhat disappofnt-
ed in the non-arrival of a number Of COM
panies, among which were the Washington
Guards and Busch Zouaves OF Galveston;
consequently there was some preliminary
time wasted which caused the attendance
to grow restless.
In addition to this, some of the COM
panies at tho last moment declined to drill.
and as time saving feature it was well
they did and allowed the sham battle to
take place at a seasonable hour.
BY p. m. the major portion of the at
tendance was in Houston again. Quite
number remained TO take part in the dance
given in the pavilion at night.
THE EXHIBITION DRILLS.
The late adoption OF tactics by the gov
ornmcnt for the army and volunteer guards
of tho several States, if not entirely, almost
prevents what in years gone by was con-
sidered artistic drilling. The intention Is
to make drilling as easy and untiresome
as possible; consequently the companies OF
today AFRO compelled 10 rely altogether upon
the individuality of members to present
what heretofore has been known as
prize drill. This was easily observed at
Forest Park yesterday but notwithstanding
that condition the wo.k of tho companies
yesterday was not only applauded by the
$500 people present, but earned favorable
comment from tho staff officers, as we'll
as the visiting members OF the militia.
The entertainment of the afternoon was
opened by tho Houston Light Artillery,
commanded by Captain Rolf, which gave
dismouuted battery drill. executing evolu-
tions peculiar to that branch Of the SER
vice, and gave way 10 the Cowboy Rangers,
differed by Captain Perkins. First Lieu
tenant Goghlan, Second Lieutenant Thomp-
son aud Junior Lieutenant Settegast This
unique organization, of which there are
few others in the country, charged and
moved according to the prescribed drlil
for the cavalry, more than anything else
and while not strictly abreast with the
latest tactics, demonstrated that their
front" was peculiar to themselves, ana
in case of necessity would present dan-
gerous line in battle These drillers Won
loud hurrah from the attendants. who
never lose opportunity to respond to the
dashing spirit and the unconquerable cour-
age OF Texans.
All Houston bowed In mute admiration
of the visiting cadets from Bryan during
the morning parade and when the Ross
Volunteers Of the Agricultural and Me-
obonirol cclIerc named i'm honor of The
gallant ex-governor, double-timed on the
field, their red plumes swaying to the
step, aud their white duck uniforms glist-
ening in the sunlight there Was a shout
sent uD from the grandstands that re-
minded the older ones of the ovation that
usually met the gallant Light Guard in
their palniy and prize winning days.
Peculiar to themselves, the Ross Volun-
teers can easily divide honors with the
best drilled companies of the South. Part
of their daily duty is attention to this art.
and in their executions, under the COM
mand of CAPTAIN KYLE, l.ieutenants Hutch
inson and Caltan. OF the right into line,
in double time, told that their training
had been effectual. The cadets created
unusual surprise among the militia men,
beers by their bavonet exercises that 1t is
safe TO predict, can not be eq,al-.A = sasss
COMPANY in the state The correct tins
and perfect harmony the entire company
deployed and vet I'm fours executed the
retire" advance" guards" par
ries." etc. adaDted to the bayonet move
mentsi and above all t1ig. the initial mill
tary principle that of uniform aud easy
marching. had well been engrafted into
their education in this branch. At parade
Adjutant General Mabry was among the
first 10 comment upon this, and Lieutenant
brew, regularly attached to the Texas
Guard, Joined him IN the words Of approx
al
To n merry quickstep, Captain Reichardt