The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-29

been completely furnished and are
occupied by the respective owners
save the apartment assigned to the
non commissioned STAFF. which is still
in an embryonic condition. And these
same rooms are something of which
the regiment can well be proud.
In last Saturdays military column
of the Tribune there appeared COM
ment unon various of the company
rooms and their distinguishing feat
ures. However, to the casual OBJ
server there is also large number
of interesting spectacles in the rooms
of the officers and the various other
apartments. The rooms of Major
Frank Robing, commander of the
Third Battalion is located on the Sec
ond floor, and possesses particular
interest to visitors. seeing the sights
of the magnificent building.
The apartments furnishings are
characterized by modest simplicity and
good taste and look every inch the
rooms of the soldier. A few grim look
ing weapons are displayed about the
room, several Of Christy's soldier
panels, and few other pictures COM
bine in relieving the stern riEor of the
room. Lieutenant-Colonel Stillwells
room is another splendidly arranged
apartment and the same is to be
said of Colonel Watres' room. and
those of the other regimental officers.
The basement is not yet furnished
however. and the soldier boys are
rather grieved on the whole that they
cannot yet utilize all the advantages
which will be later contained in this
part of the building. The gymnasium
has not yet been furnished nor the
bowling alleys built, and both of these
athletic fields are being eagerly an
ticipated by the military athletes.
The first member Of the Thirteenth
regiment to be seen in the summer
uniform was Captain Dolph r. Ather-
ton, regimental adjutant. 1t was at
Monday nights drill of the first bat
TALON that he made his appearance
clad in the snug fitting, cool looking
suit, which bears a strong resemblance
to the khaki uniform, worn during
the war and since, in active service.
He was the only man on the floor
wearing anything but the ordinary
blue uniform and he received quite an
ovation when first sighted.
The entire regiment has been fitted
with these suits and they will be the
only style garb worn during camp.
The innovation is a sensible one and
meets with universal approval. The
uniforms are of a light brown canvas,
and much more comfortable during the
warm weather than the soldiers usual
garb. They arc worn with leggings
and campaign hats and give jaunty
and natty appearance to the posses
sors.
The battalion drills inaugurated
Monday and Tuesday night will be
continued during next week and will
be steadily repeated until camp is
reached. The battalion commanders
have resolved that the regiment shall
make good showing and brigade in
spection. and it is by incessant drill,
and that alone the desired results in
soldierly precision can be obtained.
Company T. is attaining an enviable
reputation in the regiment for good at
tendance and drills. On three nights
last month the company turned out
one hundred per cent of its enrolment
to take part in the ordinary weekly
drill. The f. men take big pride in
their company and every thing con-
nected with it as is evidenced in a
measure by the care, and thought
which characterized the furnishing of
their room at the new armory and
makes it one of the cosiest, most
cheerful and best equipped apartments
in the building.
Major Frank Robling will put the
Third battalion through Il rigid drill.
guard mount and dress parade Mon
day night at the armory. The reg
mental band will be in attendance.
A meeting of the officers of the
regiment was held Tuesday night at
the armory after the drill of the
Third brigade, and arrangements for
the coming camp freely discussed. A
number of the smaller details We're
adjusted. 1t was also decided at the
meeting to enlist the band up to
thirty-three pieces as compared with
twenty-five which is the present num-
Der OF musicians. Chief Musician
hoDcIl cNIIcSstl MS
in his ability to easily raise them from
the ranks of skilled local musicians.
I|alking about the band reminds
one that that same band had what
was far from pleasant experience
as result of their non-appearance at
the armory, Friday, June II, when
the presentation of marksmens' medals
took place and IA review of the resi-
ment was to have been made by Col.
C. Bow Dougherty of the Ninth regi-
ment, acting commander of the Third
Brigade. Colonel Watres' Indignation
was more than aroused at the bands s
calm contempt for orders and for
a while there was talk of reducing its
leader to the ranks and arranging
every member before Lieutenant Col
onel r, w. Stillwell in a court martial,
Matters We're finally adjusted, how
ever, and Sergeant Bauer's written
apology appeared in the daily papers.
Corporal Carl Gunster has been
appointed brigade post master for this
years encampment.
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