The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
THE BIRMINGHAM sABREs

THE BIRMINGHAM sABREs
 The Memorial Day parade. aside from the tribute of respect to the heroic dead. was an entire success, insofar as the sabres were con- csrned. The troop was at its full mounted strength. with the .excep- ton of a few horses which were un- able to leave the sick bay. Many favorable, not to say flattering, comments and remarks have been ad- dressed to Captain Carter, one en- thusiast going so far as to say that the sabres constituted a parade in themselves. And he wasn't far wrong at that. In the field the troop acts independently, carrying it's own Kitchens. supplies, ammunition. forage. and dispatch riders. Had the troop turned out tho combat and transport wagons, truck and motor cycles. there would have been more room for comment
 Carlton F. Marcus is the latest ad- dition to the ranks of the sabres. He will rank sergeant. and will have charge of the stable and horses. Sergeant Marcus is skilled veteri- marian, and held the rank of first lieutenant in the vetinary corps.
 Private A. B. ott has been pro- noted to supply sergeant. Sergeant Ott Is a good soldier. and will make conscientious supply sergeant. which is a jewel of rare quality. Sergeant Ott is a student at Birming- ham Southern, and will devote the entire~period of his summer vacation to soldering.
 Work on the field day continues, and tho events are rounding out in good shape. It Is hoped that 1t will bs possible to give the exhibition just before the troop leaves for Camp Mcclellan, for the 15-day period of field instruction.
 While on the subject of field in- struction, 1t may be we'll to recall that the Sabres made an excellent record in the field maneuver last August, and that in spite of having only a few hours warning that the maneuver would take place. In ad- dition, the troopers were almost raw recruits, many of whom had never been astride a horse before. Hav- ing seen 1t tried on the dog" the troop will be better prepared to meet the situation, and too, 1t Is now com posed of seasoned troopers, with one encampment and more than years hard training to it's credit. The troopers are anticipating the trip. and it will be nothing short of miracle if the past record is not shattered.
 Captain Carter has purchased rubber -shod mount in the shape of one of the new Maxwells. It is a pedigreed-looking boat. and Is we'll eaited. Too well gaited, in fact, for the cavalry. where everything Is trot, walk or gallop.
 better spirit seems to prevail throuehout the guard the men are taking more interest in their work. are attending drills better and work ing hard to prepare themselves for the coming encampment, as everyone seems anxious to make a good show ing at camp this summer, which will be held at Camp Mcclellan from Au- gust 13 10 2s, inclusive.
 Company M. Machine Gun company, is leading in the number of new re- cruits, having enlisted some 10 or F rev men in the past week. Company I, however. is running them close race In fact. all units are reporting satisfactory results in recruiting. and from the present indications all units will go to camp with their full maxi mum strength.
 
 cApt. 10. Moore of Company L