The San Francisco call., 1908-08-07
APPEAR IN
DIFFICULT DRILL
Members of League of the Cross
Have Their First Public
Exhibition Since Fire
Father Philip Organ Presented
With Purse of $1,000 in Ap-
probation of Services

Reorganized and appearing 70 greater
advantage than ever in their history
the League Of the Cross cadets made
their first appearance since the IRE
al the auditorium last night Only an
exhibition drill was given. but the au-
dience was q large one and the cadets
were cheered TO the echo as. in brand
new uniforms. they marched through
the hall executing the most difficult
maneuvers without a hitch
The exhibition last night was given
in honor Of Rev. Philip Organ. spir-
itual adviser of the league. who has
severed his direct afiliation with the
league 70 take charge of the Star of
the Sea parish The cadets and their
admirers. IN appreciation OF the serv-
ices rendered ny Father O-Ryan, pre-
presentation speech was made by Rev.
?. c Yorke-
The drill was given by four comPa-
MES OF the first regiment OF the League
OF the Cross cadets. under the com
mand OF Colonel James E Powers The
four companies first marched around
the hall before the reviewing stand.
in which were Archbishop Silva of
Portugal. Father Organ. Father Eorke.
Father Kelly. Father Prendergast
Father Cummins. Father Slattery,
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s. J. Cunningham. president OF the
league
At the head Of the regiment during
the review marched the band OF the
regiment. under the direction OF Pro-
fessor Henry Won der Mehden. playing
martial airs = company drill exhibi-
ton by Company A. under the COM
mand OF Captain Milo Kent. won the
applause OF the entire audience. Cap
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West Pointer Setting up exercises
by Company G from San Rafael. IN
der the command Of Captain r o. 81
rsrd- gave 10 the spectators an idea o.
the first training a soldier receives
when he enlists. Company G is COM
posed mostly Of the younger men OF
The regiment Gun exercises and an
exhibition OF the manual OF arms were
presented by Company L. Captain Frank
Grimley. The cadets handled the guns
Ike veterans
Company \ OF Oakland. Captain H
J. Leonard. gave an exhibition OF the
guard mount. led by the band The
officers in line were Captain H. J.
Leonard: new officer Of the day, Captain
James Martin; old officer OF the day,
Captain John Flynn; officer OF the
guard. Lieutenant George Courtney;
battalion sergeant major, James DooI-
geant Henderson from the Presidio,
who has made thorough soldiers 0.
the members OF the company.
Following IS q roster Of the officers
OF the regiment.
James Z Power. colonel command
ing. Thomas r. Eccies. major. first bat
talon; Benjamin T. Crawford, major.
second battalion. Dr.. Joseph G. Nor
rissey. major and surgeon Lester
Coghlan. captain and Inspector James
Martin, captain and Inspector; John
Flynn. captain and ouar1ermastsr;
James Mead. lieutenant and battalion
adsu1znt: James DoIing. battalion ser
geant major; William Buckley, chief
trumpeter. Company A-Nilo Kent
captain, F. VI NcAuIiffe first lieuten-
ant; u. J. Linehan. second lieutenant
Company John Morey. captain; C.
Naloney, first lieutenant; Edward "
Lawier. second Lieutenant Company C
Frank O. Sirard- captain. Louis Sirard
first lieutenant Company L-Frank
Grfmley, captain. Frank Spring. frs.
lieutenant: P. T Rogers second lieu
tenant Company Nh J. Leonard
captain. James FitZsimmons. first lieu
tenant; George Courtney. second lieu
tenant