The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-06

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NATIONAL GUARD
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The third competitive drill for the
Nj. c. Lilley gold medal, which was
to have been held by the signal corps
last Thursday evening, was postponed
for two weeks, on account of the small
number of men who appeared for drill.
Rather than disappoint the number of
visitors who had come TO witness the
drill, Lieutenant Skidmore put the
corps through a spirited and hard
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ans succeeded in winning the drill after
very exciting contest. The medal
viii remain in tbs possession of Ser
geant Paul until the next competitive
drill, as he was the winner of the drill
held the 1st of June.
Battery A was to have held an cleo
ton to fill the vacant position of sec
ond lieutenant in that organization, but
MrhaU roll
found that there were not nearly
enough men present to hold an cleo
tlon- On account of the small turnout
the battery was dismissed after roll
call.
General order No. "a was Issued from
headquarters during the past week
The resignation of Captain Riley of z
company, stationed at Bountiful, is
therein accepted, and Major Haywood
Is assigned to temporary command of
the company, until another captain is
elected, or until removed by orders
from headquarters.
Sergeants E. V. Smith and S. c.
Clawson and Corporals Shaw and Far
rell of troop A. who were reduced to
the ranks by Captain Summers. were
not reduced on account of inefhciency,
but on account of having joined the
"Corianton" company. They would be
unable TO attend drill, and non-com-
missioned officers being in demand. it
was thought TO be for the best interests
OF the troop that, they be reduced.
The hospital corps was put through
a hard litter drill by Major Benedict
last Thursday night Private NadeI
volunteered his services as wounded,
and all kinds of obstacles were passed
with him on the litter In a very cred
liable manner to those carrying the pa
tent
Company H had a fair-sized turnout
at drill Tuesday evening, but not
enough to elect second lieutenant.
The evening was spent in good. hard
drilling in the manual of arms and
the foot movements.
The signal corps was present in uni
form at the wedding of one of its most
popular members, Private J. Harry
Pitts, last Wednesday evening The
best wishes of the corps accompany the
bride and groom on their wedding trip.
Troop A had a good turnout at drill
Wednesday night. The troop was p11t
through the regular drill by Captain
SUMMERS.
The Officers Lyceum held their reg
ular monthly meeting at the armory
last Sunday. Those present decided to
change the time of meeting from the
last sunday in the month to the last
Friday. Hereafter the Lyceum will
meet at the armory at O'Clock in the
evening. Lieutenant Forselund was re-
elected recorder by unanimous vote of
those present.
The signal corps spent the greater
part or Thursday evening in sending
messages from one squad to the other
by means of the flag. Lieutenants
Smith and 'Skidmore were in command
of the two stations.
The hospital corps was greatly and
agreeably surprised last Thursday
night to learn that Stewart Lynch of
the corps had been quietly married.
Stewart Lynch is one of the most non
uiar men in the guard and nothing but
best wishes are his from his comrades
in the guard.
Company E spent last Sunday on the
target range. Most of the time was
spent in repairing the target frames
and getting things in shape for the
practice.
This seasons target practice at Fort
opened the first of this month.
As soon as they are through at the
fort the organizations of the guard
stationed in Salt Lake may commence
their practice for this season
Private Whitney of the signal corns
has been out of the city for the past
week.
Captain Finch. who commanded com
pany B for some time, expects to return
ID Salt Lake soon, to make this his per
residence. The members of the
guard will welcome his return. and
every organization will endeavor to
capture him. If he arrives in time. he
will proba bly, be candidate for a COM
in company D.
The field day Of troop A, which was
to have been held at Calder's park
July II; has been called. off, on account
of not being able to obtain horses for
the events.
Corporal Schmierer OF the signal
corps has gone on a two weeks fishing
trip in East canyon Before leaving
he promised to keep the corps sunnlied
with fish while he is in the canyon.
No battalion drill will be held this