The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-27
IS READY FOR REVIEW
l SQUADRON OF CAVALRY SEEMS IN l FINE SHAPE.
Major Atkins Inspected and Revicwed His Command Yesterday, aud
 Large Crowd Applauded Ex- cellent Work of Troopers.

The First Squadron of Cavalry, Ala
 bama National Guard, will be reviewed this afternoon by Brigadier General Louis V. Clark and stan. If tho squad- ron in its formation, its drill and Its
 review show up as well as It did yes
 terday afternoon every officer and man in the command will be satisfied with
 the showing of the squadron.
 A big crowd witnessed the evolutions of the cavalrymen yesterday at dress
 parade. The squadron was formed for dress parade and reviewed by Major
 Atkins and his staff as it will be re-
 viewed today by the Brigadier General
 Following the review the four troops
 of the squadron were put through a
 rapid drill. It was evident to the cas-
 ual observer that each troop in the
 squadron was in excellent condition.
 The men of the Selma Troop were es-
 pecially cheered for their precision in
 the squadron manoeuvres. The Mont-
 gomery Troop, which appeared at par
 ade under command of Lieutenant Cas- ton Gunter also came in for share or
 applause.
 The largest troop in camp is the com mand from Camden under command or Captain Jenkins This troop has fifty i've men. It is held in the highest esteem at home and given loyal sup port by the people of Wilcox County. The officers and men of the troop in appreciation of this confidence have made the command an efficient one. The four troops of the squadron yes- | teriay went to the rife range for prac- tice and for tho selection of a team which will compete with the team from
 the artillery for the two medals which have been offered In the troop shoot yesterday the rifle team from the Cam den troop excelled. The highest mark
 with the carbines was made by Private Moore, of that command. The shoot was superintended by Major w. F. Teb-
 betts and Captain Tyler Goodwin. The
 men selected for the squadron rife
 team and the troops to which they be- long are as follows
 Troop A-Dan Morrison, G. R. Bray l ton, J. L. Dunn.
 Troop B-C. H. Ray. W. A. Felt. w. J. Gerald, F. L. Moore. J. S. Melton. Troop C-R T. Childers, Charley Hall Troop DIV. T. Parker, H. F. Clo- yer, T. w. Houston, J. H. Nunnally. The squadron and the camp were yes l ter lay closely inspected by Major At kins and Adjutant Dexter. The men
 were lined up and their arms and equip
 ment were closely examined. The tents
 and quarters were then closely inspect ed. The camp was found to be as clean | and neat as any one could wish. | The inspection yesterday was prelim- | mary to the official inspection which
 will be made by Inspector General R. | F. Ligon and Captain J. c. Goodfellow | The competitive drill among the men | of the squadron will be held this af- | ternoon at 4 o'clock. To this compet- | itive drill each troop will send six men | The best drilled man will be awarded l handsome gold medal.
 | An exciting riding tournament will | be held at o'clock Saturday afternoon This tournament will bring out the best riders in the squadron. The contest will take place on the parade ground | and will consist of contests in riding | and swordsmanshfp.
 Orders read out yesterday at dress l parade were as follows:
 | Camp Tisdale. July 26, 1905.
 Squadron order No. IS:
 l. Pursuant to General Order No.
 this squadr on will be reviewed by Brig
 adler General Louis V. Clark tomorrow | evening al o'clock.
 | g. The individual prize contest will be held in the pavilion at p. m. to- morrow. Each troop will be allowed to | enter six men in said contest. B. Guard detail for tomorrow: Cap | tain Cothran, Troop C, O. D.; Lieuten | ant Withers. Troop D, O. G.: Troop A. | two corporals and four privates; Troor | B, one Sergeant and rix privates | Troop c, two privates and one Corpor- sl; Troop D. two privates
 By command of Major Atkins. l .. E. Dexter, Capt and Adit., 1st Cav. A. N. G. The squadron ball will be given to.
 night at the pavilion. It was post poned from Tuesday night because oi ! the inclement weather.