New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
CD. 1 ENTRAINS Y
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 cannon which some enthusiastic per- son had carried to the scene. The or der was given. Every man climbed aboard the train and. as the wheels began to revolve and the train started slowly to move, Captain A. H. Gris- wold, the last man to step from New Britain soil. swung onto the back platform. Ninety heads and ninety olive drab shoulders protruded from the car windows and as the boys" were carried around the curve just past the Elm street crossing they gave vent to a mighty cheer. New Brit aims first contingent had gone,
 Although the speed with which the men left town prevented most of their friends and relatives from seeing them off, there were, nevertheless. several scattered family groups. There were several fearful mothers and sis ters and as theSlast farewell hand shakes were given many of the "boys" themselves smiled grimly and swal- lowed suspiciously. There was, how ever, none of that fearful hysteria which so pitifully marked the depar-
  tain Griswold, although veteran himself, has not forgotten the senti- mentalities connected with such a leave-t taking and, as he swung aboard. he remarked: ''It is kind of tough to let the boys go away without even having a chance to say goodbye to their folks. But then, they've been expecting it and anyway it must be done, and probably it's the best way" As he looked through the coaches at some of the fine young men in his command there was a suspicious glint in the old campaigner's eyes. For the time being it is expected that the guardsmen will be employed as guards for public properties and strategic points.
 Last night Captain F. Raymond Low, formerly in command of Com pany E, retired to the status of 8 civilian, but this morning. in the garb of civilian, he visited the armory to consult with Acting Captain Griffin. First Lieutenant Arthur Johnson of Company E., yesterday notified that he had been temporarily relieved of his command, has been notified by headquarters that he is to be assigned to Company M of Winsted as first lieutenant. Lieutenant Robert V. K. Harris of Co. M. has been as- signed to Company E. Lieutenant Griffin stated this morning that as soon as the armory has been cleaned and all routine work completed he will start upon continuation of drills and tactics. Late yesterday afternoon he sent several squads of his company out to do special guard duty.
 No More Visitors at Armory.
 A new order issued by Lieutenant Griffin. now in command at the armory, is that no visitors will be permitted at the armory during the day unless they have positive busi- ness to transact. The guard at the door has been instructed to admit none who is not passed in by the corporal of the guard or other super for officer. After 6 o'clock. when re- treat has been sounded, the ban will not be maintained as strictly. the lieutenant states.
 The men who have been left at Company E are going about their work today with 8 business-like at titude and plans were made for a completion of the rifle shoot this afternoon if there was sufficient time.
 To Con" Anderson, first Cook of Company E, now goes the distinction of being the oldest soldier in the point of service in New Britain. Previously Captain A. H. Griswold of Company was the veteran, and in E. Company Captain Lows time of enlistment alone antedating that of the cook. Cook Anderson first enlisted in Company D in 1904 when Col. w. w. Bnllen had command. Later he served In this same company under Lawyer c. H. Mitchell, then captain. Since 1904 Cook Anderson has missed but one encampment and has served practical ly thirteen years continuously.
 Company E Nominations.
 Lieutenant Griffin went to Hartford this afternoon to visit regimental headquarters where he presented the following nominations for non com missioned officers in Company B These men were recommended by Captain Low, retired, and are in addi- ton to the men already appointed non coms.
 For sergeants, Corporals Theodore Scheultze and Raymond Queenin; fol corporal, Musician Duplin; for cor porals, Private Logan, Schmidt. Daw- son, Olsen, Curtin and Gardner. Second Lieutenant Harris of Com pany M arrived at the armory this aft. ernoon to take his place with Com. pany E.
 1 Co. E Man to Wed.
 The first member of Company E to announce his matrimonial inten tions since the troops were mobilizet more than a week ago is Private W