The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-05
LEAVE FRIDAY
FOR THE FORT
Barre Company, Along with
Others of V. N. G., Gets
Moving Orders
RANKS RECRUITED
RAPIDLY TO-DAY
The Equipment Is Being Re-
ceived Piecemeai--Uni-
forms Not on Hand

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Orders were received at the armory Of
headquarters company, Vermont Nation
/ al Guard, located in the Rowland build
ing, this morning to prepare TO move to
Fort Ethan Allen Friday morning. Ap-
parently the men are much elated over
the prospects of speedy getaway and
to-day the upper story of the Howland
building presented an animated scene of
preparation. Extra coaches will be at
tached to the northhound train at S:25
o'clock.
Next to news OF their impending de-
parture nothing has so stirred the boys
as the generous support which the public
has given the company fund.- and the
announcement last night that more than
$500 had been subscribed bs patriotic
citizens in few hours was received with
loud acclaim. The company members
feel that Barre is proud Of their showing
and with them, heart and soul.
Recruiting was under way in earnest
yesterday and to-day and the results
have exceeded the expectations of the
officers Members OF the old reeimental
band, which served last summer. have in
formed Capt Barber from distant parts
of the state that they are hurrying to
Barre to re-enlist as musicians and it is
more than probable that the band will
start for the fort tomorrow with its
full qutoa OF men. A bass drummer IL
lacking, but il is believed that the dc
fieieney may be remedied before tomor
row. Local musicians are numbered
among the new enlstments. This morn
ing Scrgt Maj, Neil Hooker and Sergt,
Roscoe McIyer spent most Of the time
with recruits and as sean as DIR. J. II,
Woodruff had completed his physical ex
animation the candidates were sworn in
by Capt. Barber or Lieut.. sheldon
While awaiting erd9s the company
has been improving its time. The band
practices frequently and the mounted or
derlies and non commissioned staff are
receiving instructions in the extended or
der drill and semaphore signalling. The
drill is under new regulations recently
issued by the cavalry department. Yes
terday the men received the second con
signment of equipment, which consisted
Of half shelter tents and ammunition for
pistols. To-day small arms. rain capes
Or ponchos and more ammunition were |
received Men who have transferred to |
heir home company from other regimen |
tai units are equipped with uniforms, |
but others expect to receive their allot- |
ments of clothing by to,night or soon |
utter they reach the fort. The mounted /
have been advised that a part |
If the million dollars recently appropri |
tied by the state will be used to pur-
,hase horses.
Burlington. April 5,--Col. J. r. Dick I
nan received telegram early Yesterday I
morning from Governors Island, Y. "
him that the first Vermont in
antry, National Guard haG been ordered
o Fort Ethan Allen The telegram,
which was signed "Simpson" Gen.
n. A. Simpson -adjutant of the eastern
department. headquarters. said: Follow
ng telegram these headquarters to-day
ent To unit and company commanders
kept Co. X of first Vermont infantry: l.
Orders issued these headquarters to-day
Erecting your company upon completion
i mobilization proceed with all impedi
nenta and equipment to Fort Ethan Al
en-, Vt, reporting upon arrival thereat
o post and regimental commanders for
muster. Proceed earliest possible mo-
nent and report your departure from
ONE station and arrival at place desig-
ated supra by telegram to these head
uarters. Quartermaster' corps will fur
ish necessary transportation. Apply to
tate property and disbursing officers
herefor. Acknowledge Col. Dickman !
as already acknowledged the telegram.
The National Guard will be placed in
he barracks at present unoccupied
hose of troop D. the old machine gun ,
arracks, troop |. the band quarters and ;
he field hospital ambulance company. ,