Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-24
CADETS MAKE
FINE SHOWING
Elaborate Exercises at In
staI!ation of Officers.

cises marked the installation last
night of the recently appointed Off
GERS of the Westminster Cadets, by
Lieutenant Colonel r.. l.. Patterson,
of Paterson, of the State National
Guard, in the chapel of the Presby-
terrain church. In addition to the
brilliant military display, a we'll ar
ranged program was rendeed. Mr..
Patterson at the conclusion of the in
~stallation, made a few compliment
airy remarks to the cadets, in which
he praised their efficient commander,
Major Glenworth Sturgis, and the
splendid drilling and general, all
around ability of the young men.
Col. Patterson has been affiliated
With military work since he was
twelve years old.
Names of Officers.
The officers appointed recently
and installed last night are as fol-
lows: Major, Glenworth Sturgis;
quarter master, Fl. E. Comings; as
sistant quartermaster, Fred Han
son; adjutant, A. C. Krogh; quarter
master sergeant, Earl Barnes. Com
pany A-Captain, Harry e. Com
ings; lieutenant. Fred Hanson; first
sergeant, Wallace Soield; second
sergeant, Clarence Herbert; corp
oral, Holga Holm. Company B.
Captain, Albert G.. Krogh; lienten-
Paul Brand; second sergeant. Earl
corporal, Joseph Hansn.
Former Captain John A. Danner
made a short address of encourage
ment and concluded with the pre-
sentation to the cadets of a beauti-
full American flag and staff. The
staff was the gift of Mrs. g. w.
Tyrrell and Able Hanson, while the
flag was donated by the cadets, as
individuals. Mr.. Danner was the
first captain of the organization,
and, together with Rev. H. G.. Men
denhall, d. D., now of New York,
organized the local corps baJx in
1901. DIR. Mendenha1l was unable
to attend, as expected, owing to Ill
ness. President d. w. Boehm, of
the Governing Board, welcomed the
guests, including a delegation from
the @. A. r., and introduced Vice.
president Rev. James III. Northrup,
who reviewed the progress OF the
corps and it's many qualities.
Give Exhibition Drills.
During the evening the cadets
gave several exhibition drills, ali re-
ceived with applause by the numer-
Gus spectators. The corps was In
command of Major Stureis during
the drill exhibitions. While enjoy
ing a period of rest, Sergeant Her
bert proposed "three cheers" for the
governing board, and Sergeant
Walker suggested that a like token
OF appreciation be extended Major
Sturgis. They were given with a
hearty good will. The specially in
vited guests included members of
the G. A. r., trustees of the church
and session and members of Com
pany G.. Twelfth Regiment, U. b. B.
A., of Tottenvilie, q. I.
Program In Full.
The program rendered Is as fol-
lows:
Piano-Miss Edna Krogh.
Officers call, Drill call, Assembly
Mr.. Beck.
Scripture Reading Mason,
CHAPLAIN.
Praver-Rev. r. Fl. N%orthrup.
Exhibition Drill-Cadets.
Sefection--Drum Corps.
Welcome - President D. W.
Boehm.
Address-vice President J. H.
Northrup.
Adjutant's report-A. H. Hanson.
Installation of Oficers-Lieut.
Col. r. L. Patterson.
Words of Encouragement. A.
banner.
Following were the committeeman
who made the affair a success: Re-
ception committee. Rev. Mr.. North
rup, President Beehm and A. H.
Hanson: arrangement committee. A.
C. Krogh, Earl Barnes and Fred
Hanson.
The o icers of the Governing
Board are: President, D. w. Boehm;
vice president, Rev. j. II. Northrup:
secretary. A. C. Krogh; assistant
secretary, A. H. Hanson; treasurer,
Fl. q. Comings.
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