The San Francisco call., 1897-01-25
is OUT OF EXISTENCE.
The Old Boys Brigade Sue
ceeded by a Newer Or
ganiZation.
Important Changes Made in the By
Laws and as to the Enforcement
of the Pledge.
OAKLAND OFFICE. SAN Francisco CALI
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OAKLAND OFFICE. SAN Francisco CALI
90S BrOadway Jan. "A.
The Brigade organization in the State of
| California, which comprises the Second
and Fifth Regiments of the Old Boys
| Brigade of California, located around the
oay, became thing of the past last
Thursday evening by unanimous vote of
the board OF officers OF the organization.
According to orders from regimental
headquarters, signed by Col. E. J. Walker
and his adjutant, H. F. Hobson, the meet
ing of the First Brigade, old Boys Bri-
gade of California, was called at the First
Pres byteran Church, Alameda.
The reason that Col. f. j. Walker issued
the orders and the reason for his being in
the chair, were that some time ago Briga-
der General ]. Harry Russell who was in
command, resigned on account of business
complications, and Colonel Walker, being
the senior colonel, assumed command.
Before the disbanding of the Brigade
or ganization the board of officers turned
all moneys and supplies over to the Sec
ond Regiment. They also placed the re-
manning portion of the debt on the Fifth
Regiment, which has its headquarters in
San Francisco. The reason for the last
paid more than its share (more than half
and they now hold papers from all the
creditors releasing them from any fur
ther obligations.
This means that the Second Regiment,
under command OF Colonel E. J. Walker,
has not cent of debt this state of affairs
being largely due TO the Ladies Auxiliary
of Alameda and Oakland, and to Paymas-
ter B. L. Weymouth OF the Second Regi-
ment.
After the adjournment of the brigade
meeting Colonel Walker called a meeting
OF the board of officers OF the Second Regi-
mIent At this meeting Paymaster Wey-
mouth submitted detailed report of the
finances. 1t was received with great
favor, as it showed a balance on hand OF
about SIS.
The resignation of Captain B. L. Wey-
mouth as paymaster was read and, after
many speeches by the officers expressing
regrets, it was accepted. Captain Wey-
mouth has labored long and hard for the
boys, and it was his wish that the officers
relieve him of those duties. The officers
have not lost him, however, as he is tie
captain of Company l in Alameda. Major
Al Taylor took the position of paymaster
temporarily.
The resignation Of L. N. Cobbledick as
major of the Second Battalion was read
and accepted.
New bylaws were presented by Lieu
tenant NJ. D. Bird, and, after being read,
it was moved to lay them over for one
meeting. A lengthy discussion followed.
II touched at the very foundation of the
Boys Brigade-tha: is, whether the triple
pledge of the Boys Brigade should be
enforced. Colonel Walker, Major Taylor
and Captain Weymouth were strongly in
favor of it, while others thought that it
might be better TO let applicants join and
later on enforce the pledge. The pledge
reads as follows and is enforced in all
companies of the Second Regiment:
I promise and pledge. that so long as 1 am q
mem Der of the Boys Brigade, that 1 will not
use tobacco nor Intoxicating liquor in any
form; that will not use profane, vulgar or
indecent language; that l viii obey faithfully
all the company rules, and that viii, at all
times, set an example of good conduct TO my
comrades and other boys.
One of the new officers said to-day: "It
might De we'll to state that as so much has
been said against General RusselPs policy
in managing Brigade affairs. that he is not
held totally responsible for the recent
Santa Cruz debt. General Russell is a
man that has suffered unjustly at the
hands of his follow officers. AS is always
the case when a man comes into power,
he is severely criticized. Mr.. Russell made
mistakes, but he did it in good faith. He
always worked for the best interest of the
Brigade, going so far, sometimes, as to in
pair his health. He was sincere and con-
scientious in all his dealings"