Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-30

umn OF fours, and the companies execu-
ted various movements to the music by
the Naval Academy band. The naval
cadets were attired in full white duck
uniforms with white leggins. and the
movements on the green swa,d present.
ed an attractive and beautiful appear
ance. The battalion first marched pas,
the reviewing stand. where they saluted
the board. The companies passed in full
distance, wheeling four times. closed and
marched past in close columns.
After executing fright, forward, four
right, into a column of tours they form
ed sections by the command, "Sections
left front into line" During the maueuv-
res they formed into company squares.
with repeated firing, which are used in
wartimes to protect the commissary trains
IN case OF cavalry onslaught from the
enemy. One of the newest maneuvres in
today drill was the "Chelon formation" !"
which consists in passing by companies,
and which is used In a retreat. This was
most beautiful movement. and called
forth much applause.
Various other movements of the bat.
the cadets had a sklrmsh drill. Astn
real warfare the battalion sent out '.skir.
mishers, with firing line and support.
and after heroic effort, succeeded in
capturing the enemy. The chief point
OF attack seemed TO be the houses occu-
pied by the officers on the west side OF
the parade ground at "Oklahoma." the
porches OF which were filed with gaily
dressed women, who had come to partici-
pate IN the weeks festivities. The "hur-
rah OF the victorious charging columns
was great as the several lines advanced
on the imaginary enemy.
The wounded and dead fell on the
held, and remained so, as IN reality until
the battle was over, and the drill ground
was scattered here and there with "inani.
mate forms. At the close OF the battle.
however, the Casualties" were found 10
be few, and the fallen ones were able 10
rise, and to join the companies on the
march back to quarters.
STEAM TACTICS.
In the afternoon, at O'Clock, the
Board OF Visitors Witnessed steam tactics
by the hrst and second classes, and the
drill with boats at the mouth OF the
Severn river, uDder oar and sails by the
second and third classes. The steam
tactics were splendidly carried out BY
the upper classmen in the steam cutters
With boats with full sail on and a spank
ing breeze, the drill was a fine perform
ance. The various maneuvres were wit
messed by interested spectators.
THE PRESIDENT COMING,
he ha a
sides the President, the occasion will be
graced by the presence OF the Secretary
OF the Navy, John ID. Long, and many
OF the highest naval officers OF the coun-
try, who. with their wives and daughters.
will come to witness the final ceremonies
OF graduation week.
Superintendent Wainwright spent YES
terday in Washington, making arrange.
ments for the coming OF the President
and other distinguished guests. Governor
Smith has issued orders for Companies
M and q OF the First Maryland Regi-
ment, to act as an escort tor President
Roosevelt from the station to the Naval
Academy grounds.
Major James c. Porter will command
the battalion. with Capt. Hugh X. Riley
commanding Company M, and Capt.
Philip 4. Porter commanding Company
q. The two companies will meet the
Presidential party al the station and be
on constant duty until he leaves. The
battalion OF cadets of St. Johns College,
commanded by Major Vim. A. rhomp.
son, U. 5. A.. will be drawn up upon
the college campus, and will present to
the President as he drives past.
CADET LAND SICK.
Considerable anxiety has been felt
over the very serious illness of Naval
Cadet Emory 5. Land, of Wyoming. a
member OF the graduating class. Cadet
Land has been suffering with a severe
attack OF organic trouble, and for some
time grave fears were entertained for his
recovery. However, today be is consid-
erably improved, though he will not be
able to receive his diploma personally.
Cadet Land is the "four striper," or
cadet commander of the battalion, the
highest position open to a cadet at the
Naval Academy. He has also been a
member of the football teams for the
past three seasons.
NOTES.
A mistake was made in the publica-
ton of names OF those who presented the
colors Monday afternoon. They were
presented by Miss Sophy NJ. Brogden,
of Annapolis. assisted by Miss Reda Lev
ering, Miss Alice knight. Miss Elizabeth
Hoehling and Miss Sarah Wainwright.
Commander Richard Wainwright. the
superintendent of the Naval Academy,
entertained the members of the Board of
Visitors at a reception last night. He
will also give luncheon at p. m. on
Friday, when the members OF the board