The Washington herald., 1913-03-05

being of a particularly light color and
others of a rich, deep shade. They wers
mixed In platoons with reckless abandon
and gave the impression of a crazy quilt
as they marched up the Avenue and pasi
the White House, where they received the
particular attention OF President Wilson
who. as Governor OF New Jersey. former
ly was their commander.
The Virginia State troops. and particu
larly the Richmond Blues. the crack com.
pany of the Old Dominion, in their Con
tinental uniforms of blue and white
with high pomponed headgear. drew a
continual round Of applause. They were
led by Gov. William Hodges Mann. the
veteran executive of the Commonwealth
and he was forced continually to reply tc
the ovations that greeted his forces.
Next TO Virginia, the Georgia guards
men drew probably the greatest applause
Of any of the State militia. Led by Brig
Gen. W. A. Harris. followed by the Macon
Drum Corps i'm Zouave uniform of black,
red. yellow, and blue. with red fezzes. the
Georgia troops presented the most mill
tary appearance OF any of the militiamen
They marched in almost perfect forma-
ton. whereas some of the others seemed
to be sadly needing in drill work.
Delaware had n good representation OF
militia, headed by Gov. G. r. Miller, while
Maryland had a tremendous representa-
tion marching behind Gov. GOldsborough.
The Maryland guardsmen numbered close
to 5000.
Led by Gov. William Sulzer. waving his
slouch hat, the New York troops made a
good showing. Gov. Sulzer was the only
executive at the head OF troops who
wore anything but the conventional black
frock coat. and high silk hat He had a
soft grey fedora, overcoat to match, and
a sack coat underneath.
The Salem Cadets, in their red and
blue uniforms. and with their own band.
were the feature OF the Massachusetts,
delegation. led by Gov. Eugene y. Foss.
Gov. FOss drew a number OF personal
cheers.
Gov. Locke Craig led the North Caro-
Ina forces. and Gov. O'Neal was at the
head Of the Alabama guardsmen. Maine.
Michigan, and Minnesota had small rep
reservations, led by militia officers.
District Boy. ApInuded.
The home Guard"-that is. the Dis
trict National Guard-came In for its
share of the good things. of course Led
by Col. T.. II. Ourand, the Capitals de-
tenders were wildly cheered all along
the line OF march. Those along the
side lines picked out their friends in the
w NItlH ON
names. and. as no soldier should do,
but excusable under the circumstances.
some Of the boys in line looked around
and smiled back.
The high school cadets, under Col. r.
r. Ross, also won thcr share Of cheers
The local boys held up their end in great
shape. vying with military schools for.
drill honors.
The Carlisle Indian cadets Of course.
NO hn Of
forms were dun and uninspiring. when
compared with some Of the elaborate
military clothes Of the other schools
but they were well drilled. and walked
along more like regulars than amateurs.
Cadets of Virginia Military Institute.
Culver Military Academy, and Georgia
Military Academy. following each other
in line. vytng with each other for drill
hOnors, brought down the applause of the
crowds. As the schools have uniforms
PRACTICAL alike. minor differences of trim
mings only served 10 distinguish the ca
diets of the three institutions. Each
brigade was drilled to the minute. Culver
came here. both foot and cavalry, as a
bodyguard to Vice President Marshall.
Virginia, led BY Capt g. E. Moore, was
the personal escort OF Gov. Mana Georgia
has n countrywide reputation. The three
together formed one Of the most attract
i've sights Of the parade.
st. Johns School. New York. in more
elaborate uniform than the other military
academies. also marched well, while the
Citadel Cadets. Of Charleston. s. g.,
showed the effects OF careful preparation.
Rivalry among the cadets was great.
Each school tried TO outdo the other and
as a result the onlookers saw one of the
best competitive drills ever held In the
Capital
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