The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-09
ON PARADE
REVIEWED BY GOVERNOR FROM
 CAPITOL STEPS.
Troops From Camp Pettus Made An Ex- celIent Showing as They Marched Through the Streets of the
 City.

Alabama's cavalry made an excellent showing in Montgomery yesterday, It was not the intention of Major Noble, who is In command Of the troops at Pickett Springs, to make formal par ade. but rather to put his men on route march which would lead through Montgomery. That 1t became a form al ceremony was due entirely to the fact that Adjutant General Bibb Graves heard the strains of the mu- sic of Memolis Band, and hastily sum moning the Governor. stood on the steps leading to the Capitol while the troops passed in a review that had not been calculated upon. and therefore was all the more creditaple.
 Directly in the rear or the band was a carriage in which were the sponsors for the various troops that make up the squadron. These Were Miss Bessie Rodgers, of Letohatchie; Miss May Robinson, of Montgomery; Miss Corrie c. Smith, also of Montgomery, and d Matron of Honor, Mrs. BiDb Graves.
 When the squadron reached the capi- toI. 1t had marched over ten miles and therefore both men and horses were in excellent condition. and 1t was credit able that the men had gained sufficient control of the horses to pass them in review in perfect alingment.
 They had reached the city by way of the Wetumpka Road. mad passed through Jefferson Street to Perry and up Perry to Madison. thence to Bibb and Commerce. When they passed the Exchange Hotel there were number of members of the Legislature, who, when they saw the fine showing that the cavalrymen made. expressed regret that the pending appropriation bill for the State Militia had not been passed.
 From the Exchange Hotel the
 ANynn nr4A to the Capitol, wheeling to the iert and passing through Union Street to the Wetumpka Road and thence to camp.
 It was the order that on both the march to the city and the return march to camp, the route step should be the order. and it was only while the men were in the old city limits that rigid discipline was enforced.
 Major Noble said last night that in all his experience in military matters, he had never seen finer body of men in the Cavalry Department of the mill itia of the State. They were disposed to learn military tactics. he said. and as far as discipline went. there could be absolutely no complaint.
 The sanitation of the camp is most excellent. Every day the kitchens and quarters are carefully inspected in order that nos disease breeding condi-
 
 lions may be allowed to exist. Yes terday was an exceedingly hard day for the men. There Was the rough march to town and back ana also some special drilling for the men who had never before seen camp life.
 Then came dress parade at o'clock, at which the entire command was pres ent. After this was over, the men of the command were given rull liberty. excepting of course, those who were on the guard line. It is a noticeable fact that little advantage was taken of this liberty, but that the men sought their tents early and went 70 rest. When "taps" was sounded. there was not a light in the tents nor was there a stroll Ter attempting to pass the guard line.
 An hour prior to this, an electric storm swept over the camp, the force of which compelled the loosening of quv lines to the tent equfpage. Through this storm, which was most seveRe. the men who were posted on the guard line stuck to their posts.
 Today will mark the social event or camp life because it Is Governor's nav There will be a dress parade and review at o'clock this afternoon. and the squadron will pass before the Governor headed by MemolPs Band, in manner that it is confidently ex- nected will out-do all efforts of this
 The officer of the day yesterday was Capt. Cranford Phillip, of Troop c. selma The officer of the guard was Lieut.. G W. Hamilton.
 Today the officer of the day will be Capt. W. F. Lee, of Troop A. Mont Somerv' and the officer of the guard wilI he Lieut.. O. J. Spear.
 During the parade, when the troops arrived at The Advertiser building on Dexter Avenue, a halt was made and Memoli's Band gave a ocncert compli mentary to Major Screws and The Ad- vertiser force of employees. which was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated.
 The following was a special order issued by Major Noble for today. General order No. 10.
 Review by the Governor will be held on the parade grounds tomorrow aft erpon at D. m. The same uniform as beretofore ordered by the commanding oA5cer will be worn.
 ssction 2-Troop commanders are es- necJally directed to have their troops l Formed promptly on their respective na rade grounds and be in readiness. 7.. ordar of Major Noble.