Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-18
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whether or not they were properly inter-
preted.
Extended Order Co. Drill
At 1920 the bugle sounded for drill by
company in extended order This is the
real number on the program. II the pub
lie could witness this extraordinary ma
neuver they would be impressed with the
feeling of security from an attacking
force against our defenders. G. Co. Of
Bangor, the most conspicuous in the ex-
ecution of this important order. took
grasp of it that would start the red cor
puscles in a live American to a 40-knot
speed. Capt. Gould has excellent control
over his men and they acted as a unit
in carrying out the orders. This Is
battle formation that calls for extreme
bravery and dash to accomplish the re-
suit of striking terror into the hearts Of
the opposing force. No trained university
football team ever displayed more dash
and spirit than did this company on go
ing into action by rushes. All COM
mands were executed by signals from the
captain. who gave the range and COM
mand of fire by the hand and whistle
Lectures 0y "0JOto
At 11.3o A. NJ. the majors gave lee
ture to their compands on military
courtesy and discipline. intelligently i'm
parting to the men the real idea Of the
subject, explaining that without discip-
line in the time of action there would
be utter confusion that would result in
their complete rout and possible annihi-
lation by the enemy; also that discipline
served to Undue confidence in their su-
periors. who are held responsible for re-
suits. This ended a very busy and fruit
full forenoon of the second day Of en-
campment.
Fire Direction and Control
At 100 P. NJ. Major Mayo and his ad-
jutant, Thomas Enright, in command of
the first battalion consisting Of Conpa-
MES l. of Houlton. Capt. Hosford; F of
Dover, Capt. Norton; Of Eastport. Capt.
Alexander, and G Of Bangor, Capt.
Gould. moved off the field to take up fire
problem. mechanism of fire direction and
control. patrolling. This is an essential
problem, upon some knowledge of which
depends the success of offensive or de-
fensive. There is considerable detail con-
tanned in this problem. such as fire SUI
perorty, selection Of position that is
naturally strong. depth in formation for
combat. reserve for purpose of extension
of front, frontage and flank protection.
Lessons in Horsemanship
While the first battalion was out on
problem work and the Machine Gun Co.
was busy on the field drilling, Lieut..
Niles of the L. S. Coast Artillery Corps,
assigned to the State as inspector-in-
structor for that branch, an expert in
horsemanship, conducted a class consist
ing of the headquarters staff, in equita-
ton. All the officers were interested and
apt pupils while Lieut.. Niles instructed
them in preparing mount and riding, first
commencing with the saddle. saddle blan-
ket. location Of saddle on the horse,
tightening of the cinch, stirrup adjust
ment. position Of body in the saddle, adj
justing bit and curb chain, throat latch,
planning the method as employed by the
cowboys on the plains and used in the
artillery branch OF the service, refining
and position of reins, after which they
rode off in single file to practice riding
and refining.
Battalion Parade With Band
At 4.30 P. NJ. the Bird Battalion, Maj.
Hadley commanding, Arthur F. Kinds,
adjutant, Harry B. Hadley, Sergt.
Maj. and Cos. K, Capt. Belcher; c.,
Capt. Burbank; D, Capt. Stevens; B,
Capt. Millett, came on the field and
participated in battalion parade ac-
cornpanied by the band, playing it's best
music. After the companies pass in
review. following which they return
to their respective parades, retreat is
sounded by the field music and follow
ing the last note while the flag is be-
ing lowered, the band plays the Star
Spangled Banner" and all stand at
attention in salute to the flag, guard
mount Immediately following.
One of the busiest places in camp
is the office Of the adjutant which is
ably presided over by Sergt. Maj. Fred
E. McAlary. an ex-lieutenant of H
Company and an old newspaper man
of Waterville.
The New Paddock
The new paddock which shelters Al
horses in care Of Percy Gould Of Farm
ington. is one of the sights Of the
camp. Here are quartered the mounts
for al 1.-The officers and enlisted men
that require horses per regulation. The
stable is a modern one as to light, ven-
tllation and sanitation; 1t is fitted with
"a stalls but IL other horses attached
to the Machine Gun Co., are kept in
one OF the old stables as 1t was thought
best to keep this quotion intact. Five
tons OF hay and SO bushels of oats will
be required to feed these animals while
in camp. Mr.. Gould is an expert horse
man and treats the horses very kindly.
To collect this number Of horses suit.
able for saddle purposes is some Job
but Mr. Gould made the selection and
collected all of them in and around
Pennington. with the exception of q
lew cases where some Of the officers
brought their own horses to camp and
many OF them very valuable and hand
some beasts. The average weight Of the
horses is between 300 and 1000 pounds.
The Post Exchange
The Post Exchange in charge Of Capt.
Stiles. Is we'll patronized institution
Here the men can purchase the best
cream, pastry. candy. smoking materi-
OF things at downtown prices. ice