New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-10-13
Annual Convention Held Friday
and Saturday. Interesting Pa
pers and Discussions. Me-
mortal Services in honor
of the late General
Jos. BObleter
Gov. Eberhart Present.

About 60 officers of the Minnesota
National Guard were in the city last
Friday and Saturday attending the
thirthieth annual convention of the
Guard association. The sessions we're
held in Turner hall and we're opened
10 O'Clock Friday morning with Major
Fred B. Rawley in the chair. The
three regiments of infantry and the
three batteries of artillery were repre-
scented.
When the association met, Mayor
Graft delivered hearty address of
welcome and a business meeting then
occupied the remainder of the fore
noon. Friday afternoon had been set
apart for memorial services in honor
Of the late General Bobleter but owing
to the absence of DR.. L. a. Fritsche
who was to deliver the address these
services were postponed until Satur-
day morning. Capt. George Leach
first field artillery read very inter-
esting paper showing that the joint
encampment of the Minnesota national
guards with the United States regulars
at Sparta, Wis, this summer bore
much fruit. Some excitement was
caused when Capt. Shepard remarked
that, although the convention is
representative body Of officers Of the
Minnesota national guard, the
adiutant generals Office was not repre-
sented. A resolution was offered to
the effect that every national guard
company in the state be required to
send at least one representative to the
conventions of the association, and
that the adjutant generals Office be
represented.
Saturday morning the association
listened to an extended biography of
the late Gen. Jos. Bobleter by Major
L. A. Fritsche, who in glowing terms
paid high tribute to the noble traits
Of the deceased. The address was we'll
received and will be Incorporated in
the minutes of the association.
Lieut.. Col. Frederick Resche, Third
infantry, read a paper on "The OBJ
servations of the National Rifle Asso-
citation Matches at Camp Perry, 19O9,"
showing that the Minnesota national
guard was making rapid progress in
climbing to the head of the ladder as
far as craftsmanship is concerned.
Company F having won the company
trophy.
Capt. Matthias Baldwin of the First
infantry read paper on the actual
ride. -.
Chaplain W. B. Emery of the Third
infantry advised that every member
be made to feel that he owes an indi-
yidual responsibility to the guard. In
order for the guard to be successful it
must possess Individuality.
Lieut.. George W. Dulaney Of the
First field artillery, read a paper on
"The Defense of Boston in 1902 He
advocated practice marches rather
than annual encampments as being of
more direct benefits. Chaplain c..
Clements of the Second infantry de-
livered humorous address on ''Look-
ing on the Bright Side of Life.''
Gov. A. O. Eberhart arrived an the
afternoon train and was met at the
depot by all the officers and escorted
to the Dakota house and from there to
Turner hall. He addressed the conven-
ton in the afternoon and again in the
evening at the banquet. His speech
was couched in a happy vine and
evoked considerable enthusiasm.
The officers of the association elect
ed for the ensuing year were: Presi-
dent, Lieut.. Dulaney, Minneapolis;
vice president, Major Mollison, Fari-
bault; secretary, Lieut.. Anderson, Co.
E, ST. Paul; treasurer, Maj. VIM.
Hart, Minneapolis.
The selection OF the next convention
CITY is left with the executive COM
mittee. In the evening the delegates
attended the banquet and military ball.
Vote of Thanks.
Recognizing the fact that New Uim
is a most hospitable city and an ideal
place for holding conventions, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted by
rising vote:
Resolved that we, the members of
the M. N. G. Association desire to ex-
press to the citizens of New Ulm our
sincere appreciation of the many cour-
tesies shown US during our stay in this
beautiful city. The program arranged