The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1910-03-01
Major Dunning, U. S. A., lnspects
Honolulu Companies Of the
National Guard.
MEN DRILLED ALL THE DAY
Presented Good Appearance in
Spite Of Some Few Misfits
in Uniforms.

ming, Twentieth Infantry, United States
Army, the First Regiment National
Guard of Hawaii passed under inspec-
ton yesterday, and its maneuvers will
be the subject of detailed report to
the war department.
The inspection took place at Kapio-
lani Park, the troops going there by
trolley early in the forenoon, spending
the day until threethirty in drilling.
1t was one of the most strenuous days
which the guardsmen have had in their
experience, for, while Major Dunning
was on the field there was no let-up in
the parading of the troops. Lunch hour
came as welcome relief to the ardu-
Gus work in the sun, and after the
inner man had been attended to the
men in khaki were ready for the after
noon drills.
paines with an aggregate of 800 men
and twenty-seven officers, including
field and staff. Colonel Jones, adjutant-
general of the national guard, was on
hand, and with him were the members
of the staff, including Colonel Cooper,
surgeon-general; Colonel Short, quar-
termaster-general; Colonel Fisher, pay
master-general; Colonel Campbell of
the engineer corps, and Chaplain Simp-
son. The regiment was commanded by
Colonel Ziegler. The Hawaiian band,
although called county organization
and paid by the county, but using
musical instruments owned by the
national guard, and furnished by the
United States war department, was on
hand, led by Captain Berger.
The troops assembled at the drillshed
at seven o'clock and marched to King
street, where trolley cars were board
ed. The regiment was transferred to
the park, where, under heavy march
ing order, they Immediately came I'M
der the critical eye of Major Dunning.
They were put to drill work at once
| and erected their ''pup" tents as a
starter. Their entire equipment was
inspected, and they were put through
their PAGES in putting up and taking
down their tents and folding their
blankets.
| Each company was drilled and the
companies drilled by battalions and in
regimental formation also. The entire
regiment was paraded company front,
band playing and flags flying, and then
came a critical hour.
Major Dunning inspected the men,
guns and equipment, here and there
taking rifle from soldier, peering
into the barrel, looking at the soldier IS
hat, his blouse, occasionally putting his
hand on a belt, Strengthening it,
smoothing down coat collar, and
sizing up the varicolored shoes pre-.
scented for inspection. His eye also
took in the various styles of leggings
used. There were tire cuff style, which
lace down the front; the kind that
strap under the instep and lace down
the side, and those which are held by
canvas straps.
Many a guardsmen trembled under
the cold Indifferent glance of the regu-
lar army inspector. Major Cunning IS
glance is critical at all times. His
face gives no indication of his thoughts
as he sizes up each civilian soldier,
but his eyes express much. Major Dun
ming is regarded as disciplinarian of
the first water and to come under his
coolest glance seemed to bode i'll for
the luckless soldier whose blouse collar
did not fit well or a little rust APP
peared to be in the barrel of his rifle,
| or if his belt and straps were awry.
However, the inspection was finished
the band played and after a series of
battalion movements while Major Dun
ming rode over the field horseback, the
order was given to break ranks. There
Swas a wild rush for the nearest water
faucet and the>yegiment quenched it'
long thirst, while the japanese soda
vendors did rushing trade.
Under the trees bordering the park
big square tins simmered and CAV,
forth clouds of steam, and corps Of
guardsmen worked over them and un
der them keeping the fire supplied
with fresh fuel. In those big recepta
cles beans and stew and wienerwurs
were cooked and the savory odol
caused the guardsmen to regard thu
preparations with unusual attention
Big tins contained coffee and the deli
ci0us odor made everybody hungry.
Finally the company mess attendants
took the tins off the fire and took then
to stations where the companies
grouped about them and the fin'
luncheon was served. The officer
lnnched at rough table, the gatioi
being ut for hotel guests, That lunch
con had the merit Of being absolutel,
wholesome and appelite,saiisfylng AM
the kitchen corps did some OF the hes
maneuyering of the day,
After rest the regiment was pn
through its PAGES during the afternoon
Ia extended order the troops wefe dc
ployed and tbs skirmish dIill was CIV
en- mueh attention, The end II ih
days drills eame when the oTdor q
charge aaa given, With Aaed bay0nei
the guardsmen started 90 run glYinl
Aild yalla much 10 the eauftegnAilai
Of gfnups " spectators who Nefe II
the direct line Of the attack, III
boys lay prone 90 ihe ground ani
pumped Imaginary bullets AZ the "a
pmy Ia front aauslsiiaR Balnly Of auto
ana 1apaaesn aaae saleT ellleu
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