The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-18
COLLEGE OF St. THOMAS.
REPORT OF INSPECTION BY MA.
JoR MOSES, u. S. "A.

The following is the report of the
last inspection of the Military Depart
ment of the College of St. Thomas
made by Major Andrew Moses, Gen
eral Staff, U. S. A. This report was
returned to the College by the War
Department.
called upon and was very cour-
teously received by the Rector, the.
Very Reverend H. Moynihan, who ex-
tended to me every courtesy during
my stay at this institution. / was
enabled to see much of the institution
and of the daily life and routine duties
of the cadets.
Since the last inspection an excel
lent Armory and Gymnasium has been
erected. This building is of the
greatest value to the military depart
ment as it affords drill hall with
dirt floor about 172 by 100 feet in
which the practical work of the de-
partment may be carried on during
the winter months.
The inspection the first day con-
sisted of regimental inspection in the
morning which, on account of rain,
was held in the new drill hall. This
was followed by inspection of quar-
tiers. Arms were generally in excel
lent condition and the equipment other
than arms very good. Uniforms, ex-
cellent. The cadets seemed to be well
instructed in their duties and an
swered questions generally correctly
and promptly. The discipline in ranks
ton of cadets rooms, and all other
rooms pertaining to school were eX-
cellent. The cadet mess is excellent,
and everything in connection with it
very clean. The mess is presided
over by a cadet officer, and the con-
duct and department of the cadets
was gentlemanly and admirable in
every respect.
In the afternoon of the first day,
the exercises consisted Of regimental
review, close order drills by COM
panies and battalions, bayonet exer-
else, calisthenics, Butts Manual, and
drill by the signal and hospital de-
tachments. The ceremonies were cor
rectly executed, and the drills and
exercises generally excellent. The
officers were well instructed and
handled their units well; the disci-
pline in ranks was excellent.
The signal detachment sent mes
sages satisfactorily by semaphore.
The hospital detachment was well in
structed in first aid and litter drill.
The band is excellent
The second day was devoted to field
exercises. A problem was given in
volying the advance of the regiment
with a battalion as an advance guard.
Attack of position outlined by the
band under the Lieut. Colonel; out
post by battalion; patrolling, and
retreat with battalion acting as a
rear guard The problem was well
done, and the carrying out of the
various parts of it, showed that the
cadet officers and non-commissioned
officers are making good advances in
field work. The cadet colonel han
died his regiment well, and all of the
field officers showed an excellent
knowledge of their duties. The work
this day was very gratifying gener-
ally. The problem was followed by
extended order drill by all companies.
This was well done and the training
seems to have been thorough.
The engineer detachment made a
very good road map and sketch OF
the outpost position. The remainder
of this detachment constructed en-.
tanglements and wire entanglements
near the College. This work was well
done and showed good knowledge OF
the subject.
1 This institution is doing excellent
work. The authorities are doing al
they can for the military department
and the progress made during the past
year was excellent. The military
course is very thorough
i ANDREW MOSES,