The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-15
new DIVISION
IS MUSTERED IN
VISITING MEMBERS OF MILITARY
BOARD eANoUETED-DRlLL
AND PRESENTATION
OF MEDAL.

The incidents connected with the
p,ustering i'm OF the Fourth Division
second battalion. Michigan Naval
PrI1ade last evening constituted a
successlon Of one interesting feature
after another. \ banquet at the Scott
to the military board, a drill by the
old division at the armory, the mus
t,ring I'M of the new division by Com
monder Duhield, an informal inspec-
zion the presentation of medal for
braverv to Bo'sn Oehls of the Yantic
for rescuing two sailors from drowning
last summer, and then another feed in
the Gcrmania hall dining room, with
more speeches and some music, formed
a program which, taken altogether
made one of the most notable occa-
eions ever arranged i'm connection with
tbe local Naval Reserves since the
Yantic was brought here five years
ago.
Colonel James Cox. adjutant general
or the state, Colonel Rogers, quarter
master general, Commander Duiheld
Of the Naval Brigade, and Lieutenant
A L. Farmer, lieutenant of the Benton
Uarbor division, arrived at noon yes
terdav from Fseanaba, where they in
onectad the second division Monday
evening.
Banquet at the Scott.
At half past O'Clock last evening
fine state military board was entertain
ed nj n dinner at the Scott hotel uh-
dor the auspices of the civic Associa-
ton Of the Reserves, about thirty rep
resentative business men sitting down
10 the elaborate and we'll served am
ncr prepared by Manager Deegan and
lis culinary staff. John G. Condor
president of the civic association, pre-
sided as POSTMASTER, and in the inter
val between the finishing Of the re-
mast ana the hour set for the exercises
nj the armory, called on seVerai o
those present for addresses mayor
Dodge. Commander Dullield, Hon. O. I
BENTLEY, webster Dock, Major Rogers
Colonel Cox, Henry l.. Baer, Lleuteh'
ant Farmer, Lieutenant Hecker an'
others rave brief talks. The work %
lieutenant Hecker in bringing th'
first division to its present state
cmciencv and perfection i'm drill an'
discinline was warmly praised by th'
several speakers. Mr.. Hecker modest
~ disclaimed any great merit saylh'
that he had done the best that was Il
him and that. the men bad cooperate
with him TO bring the division TO
high standing among the divisions o
the state
Webster Dock touched upon the agi
totion relative to the Yantic's tulur
location and said that whichever gc'
II Hancock or Escanaba the VandulSh
obi should bow to the victor ana con
t;nue To work hard TO maintain IN
efficiency of the battalion. Commando
dumelJ spoke somewhat along TINS III
also. saying that the Naval ReSerN'
should not look upon the various diVl
sions In a spirit of rivalry but shoul
regard themselves from the point
view of united and harmonious pa'
Talon. striving to quail or surpass III
lower Michigan battalion.
Colonel Cox said he thought he ougI
not to say anything as he is a cope
country man himself and to praise II
division here would look like boastln
Colonel Cox impaired the informau'
pleasing both to the entertainers al
official party that he had received
message from Traverse City where u
hoard was expected this evenln
agreeing to a postponement of the Wis
until Thursday night This gave u
officers an opportunity to remain /
all the local doings, and TO get go'
nights sleep, for which they express
appreciation.
Banquet Number Two.
I'VE knew we were to be entertain
here i'm Hancock" said Commano
Dumeld at the banquet which follow
ed the military ceremonies. but we &c
tanly didn't expect to be Toasted twi
in one night and be called upon