Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2008 with funding from IVIicrosoft Corporation http://www.archive.org/details/centennialofseveOOseverich --\^y/^ ■VY. ^"v.S^ (&mXtm\n\ of X\\i ^tuptttlj S^gtm^nt, 1908 e. / /4a^ ^F^F^^F^^^^^^^^F^F^F^^F^^^F^F^F^^F^^^F^F ^F^F^F^IFiIf^^^F^If^^^F^F^F^F^F^F^F^F^F^^ Cbe new Vork Crust eompany 26 Bread Street Capital $3,000,000 Surplus ana Profits, $10,330,000 OTTO T. BANNARD, President. WILLARD V. KING. 1 . HEXRV E. AHERN, Secretary. ALEX. S. WEBB, Jr. J '"-reMccnt^ FREDERICK J. HORNE, Asst. Secretary. MORTIMER B. BUCKNER, Treasurer. HERBERT W. MORSE, 2d Asst. Secretary TRUSTEES Otto T. Bannard, S. Reading Bertro:i, James A. Blair, Robert W. de Forest, John B. Dennis, Elbert H. Gary, Joseph P. Grace, Chas. W. Harkncss, James J. Hill, F. 'N. Hoffstot, Arthur .Curtiss James, Frederic B. Jennings, Walter Jennings, Chaiincey Keep, Willard V. King, Woodbury Langdon, Gordon ]\Iacdonald, John J. Mitchell, James Parmelee, John S. Phipps, George W. Perkins, E. Parnialee Prentice, Edmund D. Randolph, Norman B. Ream, B. Aymar Sands, John W. Sterling, James Stillman, Ernst Thalmann, Myles Tierney, P. A. Valentine. STATEHENT OF APRIL 3d, 1906 RESOURCES. Cash in bank and office $2,558,539.86 Loans on collateral ■. . . 33.979,183.02 Bills purchased ; . . . 2,2i7;8i6.56 Stocks and bonds, market value.... 13,383,415.38 Bonds and mortgages 2,487,680.00 Real estate 63.000.00 Interest receivable 344.635.91 $55,034,270.73 LIABILITIES. Capital $3,000,000.00 ♦Surplus and undivided profits 10,330,002.60 Deposits 41,473,618.13 Interest payable 230,650.00 $55,034,270.73 *.\fter deducting accrued taxes, expenses and dividend ♦October I, 1905, $9,892,086. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^K^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^F'^^^f^^^^^^'^^'^^'^^'^^'^^'^^'^^'^^'^^'^^'^f^^^^^^^Tfl^ Tiffany & Co. Comparison of Prices Tiffany & Co. always welcome a com- parison of prices and an examination of their merchandise. This applies to their entire stock of rich, as well as inexpen- sive jewelry, silverware, watches, clocks, bronzes, fine pottery, glassware and other artistic objects, on all of which their prices are as reasonable as is con- sistent with the standard of quality and workmanship strictly maintained by the house Upon advice as to requirements and limit of price. Tiffany & Co. will send photographs or careful descriptions of what their stock affords, free of all ob- ligation to purchase To persons known to the house, or to those who will make themselves known by reference from any national bank or responsible business house,Tiffany & Co. will send a selection from their stock Fifth Avenue Newark and 37th Street Formerly at Union Square Tiffany & Co. 1906 Blue Book will be sent to in- tending: purchasers without charge This catalogue contains no illustrations It is a compact lit- tle volume of 530 pages and over 6,000 suggestions of jewelry, silver- ware and choice artistic objects suit- able for weddingor other gifts, with the minimum and maximum prices at which they may be purchased Mail Order Department Tiffany & Co.'s re- moval to their new building. Fifth Av- enue and Thirty- seventh Street, has enabled them to materially increase the scope and fa- cilities of their Mail Order Department Patrons unable to visit the establish- ment are assured expeditious service and the same care- ful attention as is given to purchases made in person Tiffany & Co. are strictly retailers They do not employ agents or sell their wares through other dealers ivilll455 The New STEINWAY VERTEORAND is an inspiration of genius. Its introduction has revolutionized the whole piano trade and its triumphs are overwhelming. In the first place, it presents an attainment for which all other manufacturers have vainly striven — a piano upright in form with a grand-like tone. Besides, its price, of $500, has established a standard that has forced makes of uncertain merit in the class where they belong, thus eliminating the unrea- sonable prices asked for them. This happy combination of merit and price has made the Vertegrand the shrine of worship for the legion of music-lovers of refinement, cul- ture and judgment whose limited means have heretofore prevented the gratification of their desires. The musical value of this marvelous little instrument is the more empha- sized when compared with the multitude of so-called small grand pianos wherein tone is sacrificed for size. Hear it and be convinced. Ulustrded Catalogue and the Little Booklet entitled, "The Triumph of the Vertegrand," sent upon request STEINWAY & 50N5 Stcinway Hall, 107-109 East 14th St. SUBWAY EXPRESS STATION AT OUR DOOR NEW YORK •<»c>^».<^c>^«-c»c>»<»r>»<»c>»<*c>.«<»c>«-<»r>.«..»'!i»r>»'<«'<»c>»-<*r>»<»«^«<»r>.»< \ Dominick & Dominick BANKERS 100 Broadway i MEMBERS N. Y. STOCK EXCHANQE BAYARD DOMINICK, BAYARD DOMINICK, JR., Member BOND^ fltlff N. Y. Stock Exchange DUMUO CIIIU MARINUS W. DOMINICK, ANDREW VARICK STOUT, TaX-EXelTlpt Member N.Y. Stock Exchange Investments J. AUGUSTUS BARNARD, FRANCIS SKIDDY MARDEN. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ <• ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦:♦ •:• ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦:♦ ♦ ♦ *ck"X~x~k~:"K~:~kkk~k~kk~:~>^JVcic/}od tSL Kjuhne | 'B A J4 KE 'R S « 15 ti/ILLJAM ST'REET JVJEW ^O'RK % I Members of the /fetu VorK StocK. Ejcchan^e ♦ J ♦ «, IMVESTMEJWT SECVRITIES % ♦ Letters of Credit and Tra-Oeter^' Checks ♦ t ♦ t ♦ ♦ For T>ome4tic and Foreign X/^e * ^ "Drcifts on all parts of the teforld % % J ♦ ^Deposit accounts, subject to Check, received on favorable terms ♦ ? ♦ t * •;~:~K~K~XKK'<~:~x~> ♦:• ♦:• <. <. <. <. ♦> .j, .> .j, ^ <. ^ <. <. .^ ^ ®1|? Sruat dnmpang at Am^rtra 135 BROADWAY BRANCH, 36 WAL-L ST. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, $12,200,000 PRESIDENT OAKLEIGH THORNE Honorary Vice-President JOHN D. CRIMMINS WILLIAM H. LEUPP IstVice-p't H. B. FONDA Treasurer FRANK L. HI LTON . Asst. Secy JOHN G.BOSTON . Solicitor HEMAN DOWD . 2ndVice-P't RAYMOND J. CHATRY Secretary CARLETON BUNCE . Asst. Secy W.J.ECK . Asst. Secy FRANKW. BLACK Auditor PAYS NTEREST ON DEPOSITS THE ORIENTAL BANK capital ) t82-J84 BROADWAY BRANCH : Bowerv a-nd GraLnd Street AND $1,850,000 SURPLUS J NEW YORK CITY R. W. JONES, Jr., President NELSON G. AYRES, 1st Vice President y Vice Presidents LUDWIG NISSEN ERSKINE HEWITT CHAS. J. DAY ' GEO. W. ADAMS Cashier R. B. ESTERBROOK Asst. Cashier WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOUR ACCOUNT Citizens' Savings Bank < ; ■ OF THE City of New York 56-58 Bowery, Corner Canal Street January 1st, 1906 ' ■ ■; ■: ^ Amount due 29,563 Depositors $14,594,136.77 Surplus 1,802,625.61 € Total assets 16,396,762.38 J OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES HENRY HASLER, President BARAK G. COLES, Vice-President JOHN L. DUDLEY, Vice-President Charles H. Steinway Arthur W. Watson Douglas Taylor John C. Juhring Thomas H. Wood John M. Fuchs Charles Gulden David C. Townsend Percival Kuhne Frederick W.Wurster John Stemme Daniel T. Wilson Robert P. Lethbridge Charles H. Smith SiGOURNEY W. Fay John A. Beall James Rowland Charles H. 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Seventh Regiment passing BALL, BLACK & CO' S Store, Apri: / It is with great pride that we refer to our Record of having established and continuously maintained our Dry Goods Stores at the same location, Broadway, 8th and 9th Streets, for the past FIFTY YEARS, during which period we have been patronized by the oldest families of New York, Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey, and still enjoy their patronage, together with the ever increasing purchasing public of this growing section. Our liberal policy of dealing with the public has been recognized by them, and our efforts have been crowned with success. The tide of travel, trade and finance . ' to this central location, with its close proximity to the Astor Place Subway and all surface lines of railroads by which our patrons from all parts of New York, Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey are brought direct to our doors* All indications point to making this the great shopping and financial centre for the next FIFTY YEARS, a fact that has been conceded and recognized by the wisest merchants of to-day and whose judgment has been verified by the actual existing condi- tions, and we have made every preparation to have our Reputation and Prestige keep pace with the demands of our patrons, having served them faithfully for the PAST FIFTY YEARS, we solicit their further favors for the NEXT FIFTY YEARS at the old ESTABLISHED STORES. . Srnaftmay, Btl| anh 9tl| BUMb <3nt Minute from Aatnr piarr ^ubmaQ Station JI CDest of Rcca $ Barton Sterling Silver CaDieware No GIFT to the bride, save the wedding ring itself, can supersede the chest of silverware. It is the one essential gift, the foundation of the "family silver" — the heirloom of the future. No table service will be more highly prized or give more enduring satisfaction than one of the exquisite and exclusive designs from the famous REED & BARTON Silver Works. Diamond and Gold Jewelry. The best makes Swiss and American Watches. Hall Clocks. Cut Glass. Leather Goods. Canes and Umbrellas. Articles for the Rider and Driver. Bronze Elec- tric Portable Lamps. Wedding and Social Invitations carefully en- ^nh $i lartnn (Ha. ^iliJfratttitljs an& SivttWtB 320 Fifth Avenue, Corner Thirty-Second Street. NEW YORK NOTE: Also a store at 6 Maiden Lane [ Silverware Only ] ^ ^ ^ ^ graved in correct form. Business announcements ^ and menus for banquets. Coats of Arms and In- ^ signia emblazoned upon stationery. We furnished ^ the menus for the 7th Reg. banquet. ^ ^ ^ ^ Bartens (Ei Rice Co. Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry in Artistic and Cxclvisive Designs. Moderate Prices and R^eliable Goods 588 FIFTH AVENUE BETWEEN 47th AND 48th STREETS Established nearly 100 Yeatrs BARRETT, NEPHEWS 5, CO. Old Staten Island Dyeing Establishment 554 CANAL ST.. NEW YORK 34 Offices Over 1,000 Agents We CleoLi) and dye everything thoLt is cleoLnable or dyea.ble from the most FraL^ile Lace to the heaviest Wilton Carpet. DRY CLEANING renovates everything for you or your home. No water, no soap, no scrub- bing, no rubbing; just our simple harmless process which has revolution- ized cleaning. CARPET DYEING We develop colors; those real artistic tones which delight the housewife, harmonize with the surroundings and make refurnishing a pleasure. Of course, we dye the prevailing colors — Greens, Reds, etc.. HOUSE DRAPERIES Only slightly soiled? Then we suggest a freshening, or "touching up," and nothing does it like Dry Cleaning. BLANKETS & LACE CURTAINS Finished like new. Blankets made sweet and wholesome and flufify like the warmest wool. DRAPERIES DYED like the wall-paper or carpet gives everything in the whole room the ap- pearance of being brand new. It will pay you to ask our representative to call and explain details. ARMY BLANKETS, UNIFORMS, ETC. cleaned by us at special rates. Our work is the best done and our represen- tative calls upon request. MEN'S CLOTHING If the average dressed man won fd have his clothing occasionally dry cleaned he would cut his tailor's bills in two. Goods called for and delivered without charge to any part of Manhattan or the Bronx or Brooklyn. Telephone our nearest oMce and your order will be attended to without delay. See telephone book for list of offices. li«>l»l^^»^^»^l»)l^yil>)l^^^*l«V»»l^^»^%<»Or»^^»^%lVM|<^^»^^%«>»IW^»^%%»W^^»^^<^l»^^»^^i<»»»»i^ Charlottesville Woolen Mills Charlottesville, - Va* Manufacturers of Highest Grade Cadet Grays^ Sky and Dark Blues tS^ t3^ *3^ INDIGO DYES, PURE WOOL, FREE FROM ALL ADULTERATIONS AND ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED tS^ t3^ J^ Whese Celebrated Uniform Cloths ti>ere tfie only goods awarded Gold Medals at the Chicago World's Fair, and Louisiana Purchase Exposition ^* t3^ tS^ We are the sole manufacturers of the famous Gray Cloth used by the Cadets at the U. S. Military Academy at West 'Point, N. Y, and THE SEVESKTH "REGISMESHT OF NEW YORK Hamilton S. Gordon 1241 Broadway, cor. 3Ist St. Importer, musical instruments Publisher of music ana music Books Edison Phonographs Tine Uiolins and Tmported Uiolin $trind$ GEO. W, HERBERT PIANOS No. 28-30 IVest 20tb Street Bet. Fifth and Sixth Aves. Telephone Connection NEW rORK Pianos Bought, Sold, Exchanged, Rented and on Installments Tuning and Repairing Promptly Attended to ESTABLrSHED 1818 Ttoelt)e year^ after the org animation of the 7th "Regiment BROOKS BROTHERS Clothiers Army Light Ar- tillery Officer Captain of Navy I8J8 Suits and overcoats ready-made and to measure, ranging in price from the medium to the more expensive. Rainproof long coats made from special- ly prepared tweeds and coverts. Beaufort, Braemar and Kempton overcoats. Everything usual in Furnishings—Much Unusual. Boots and shoes of one quality only— The Best Agents for Herbert Johnson's (New Bond Street, London) derby and silk hats. Catalogue with prices and fine plate illustrations mailed on request : : : Army Line Officer 1906 Lt. Com- mander of Navy 1906 BROADWAY/jCorner Twenty-Second Street, NEW YORK <. •> <{• <• ♦> ♦:♦ ♦> ♦:♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ •> ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦> ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ * ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Intelligent Pipe Smokers Smoke FLOWER OF THE SOUTH Lon^-cut Mijeture And Enjoy HealtK and L\ixury— WHY? Because it is made from the highest grade, thoroughly ripe, sun-cured domes- tic and choicest foreign leaf and is the only tobacco on the market guaranteed absolutely pure, without artificial flavor- ing, potash, or "doctoring" of any kind. In blend rich, mellow, mild and fragrant. Because of its quality and purity, "Flower of the South" does not hurt the heart; does not aflfect the nerves; does not dry the throat ; and does not bite the tongue. Sold direct to consumers (it cannot be bought in the shops). The saving of middle profits and a special rate from the Express companies enable us to supply at a moderate price the finest and purest tobacco obtainable, and aflfords you the luxury of always getting it in perfect con- dition. Full weight; Half-pound tins, $i.oo; Pounds (in polished wood boxes), $2.00, delivered. By arrangement with our Bank, the American National, they ac- cept small checks from our customers without charge for collection. We are constantly receiving assurances that "Flower of the South" is the best and most delicious tobacco ever smoked — here- are three representative ones from the Atlantic to the Pacific : Spokane, Wash., February 14, 1906. Gentlemen: — . Your favor of recent date received, and in reply to same wish to express my hearty thanks. Flower of the South is certainly the best "dope" (excuse western slang) I have ever had the pleasure of drawing thru a pipe. I take great pleasure in recommending it to my friends. Kindly ship me another pound box on the 2Sth. instant. If customary, wish you would send it C. O. D., if not ship as other order. Enclosed money order for $2 in payment of recent order. Trusting my other pound will be here by the ist, I am Yours truly (smoking up), Frank P. Hicks. An Officer of the U. S. Army stationed at Fort Strong, Mass., writes, when sending order for the third pound box, under date of Feb- ruary 20, 1906: Gentlemen: — I have the honor to transmit herewith my check for two dollars, for which please send me, express prepaid, one pound of your superb pipe tobacco "Flower of the South." I have used many kinds and varieties of to- bacco during the past ten years, and some smoking mixtures that were decidedly not to- bacco, too; but yours is the only kind that al- ways pleases. All that you have said in its praise, and more I have found to be true; it burns nicely and uni- formly, it does not bite the tongue, its flavor is soul satisfying, and as for its aroma, I am certain that the divine ones at Olympus would forever forswear incense, if once its delicious bouquet blessed their immortal nostrils. Very respectfully, Mr. Francis X. Barr, Editor "The Pittsburg Post" writes us under date of April 11, 1906. Gentlemen: — Enclosed please find $2.00, for which send me to the above address, two half-pound tin bo.xes of your "Flower of the South" smoking to- bacco. I have smoked many brands of tobacco in my day but "Flower of the South" is the finest that ever curled from a pipe. Very truly yours, The Army and Navy Journal, Jan. 13, 1906, says: "Many pipe smokers know that much of the tobacco offered for sale is artificially flavor- ed or "doctored ■ in some wav to make it appear what it is not, and is therefore injurious to health. Those in search of an absolutely pure smoking mixture of superb quality should or- der a box of "Flower of the South.' " PLANTATION TOBACCO CO.. 639 F Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦* V ♦ ♦ ♦»• ♦£♦ ♦^ ♦•■• ♦♦♦ ^ ^ ♦♦• ^' ••• <• ♦•■• ••• ♦!♦ "S* ♦•• ••• ♦!♦ 'i' ♦!• •^ ♦♦• ^ ♦ ♦ <♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦<><> Bailey. Banks & Biddle Ca e^ e^ :ii^w OF TH£ I (tNTE.N(NI/^L ^ij /Anniversary %)'// 7'^REGI/^ENT N.G V/// St/^te: or Ntw York r-^j Desig;Ded and manufactured by The BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE CO. Insignia Makers and == Medalists = Makers of the Regulation Collar Ornaments of improved patterns. THE DEPARTMENT OF PRIZE CUPS AND =TROPHIES= will submit special and appropri- ate designs on request, and no obligation is thereby involved. A large stock embodying the latest ideas in Silver, Silver Plate, Brass, Copper and Pew- ter on display in the Company's show rooms. Photographs or Illustrated Cata- logue of Prize Cups sent on re- quest. Selections sent on approval, us- ual references only required. eoF ^ 1218-20-22 Chestnut Street, ■ - Philadelphia KNABE BUILDINO 5th Avenue and 39thi Street NEW HOME OK THE KNABE PIANO The Seventh Regiment, N.G.N. Y. A Brief History 1806-1906 «• • • « HE history of the Sev- enth Regiment in a sense, is a history of the modern miHtia of the State of New York, for, from its inception in 1806, the development of this body is a record of the evolution of our citi- zen soldiery from the period when all the male inhabitants of an age and ability to bear arms assembled' on "general training days" and acquired their crude military education in homeopathic doses too seldom ad- ministered to be very efficacious. That a con- densed history of the Regiment will prove of in- terest to others than its members or veterans at this time is credible because such an occasion as the celebration of a centennial anniversary of the beginning of any important public organization inspires a sufficient interest to learn the causes of its viability and long endurance and in this case the subject is a military organization that now and for many years, by the strictest of official comparative tests is rated as the first and the model National Guard Regiment of its State and of our Nation, besides being a creditable and recognized institution of the American metropolis, most remarkable for its strong individuality. While this brief life history of this Regiment is extracted and compiled from several published and unpublished sources, its principal foundation, of course, is the History of the Seventh Regiment of New York, 1806-1889, by the late General Emmons Clark, who for twenty-five years was its commanding officer. The history was published in 1890 by the Regiment. A perusal of this valuable work excites speculation in the mind of the thoughtful reader, in view of the -extraordinary fitness of several of the regimental commanders and line officers and also of the rare devotion and fidelity to the high ideals of the Seventh and to their onerous military duties by the men in the ranks, as to which of these two principal factors in the success of the organization the greater credit is due. As to the excellence of the cen- tenarian Seventh Regiment as a National Guard organization, its establishment does not rest upon a vainglorious self-appreciation of its members : the facts are in immutable figures resting in the records of the office of the Adjutant General of the State of New York at Albany ; these figures detailing matters of attendance, of marksman- ship and other phases of s(5MferVy» ^iJt j- coliscien- tiously and constantly performed do not lie. It was characteristic of Gen. Emmons Clark that in initiating his history of the Regt. — the development and improvement of which was the greater part of his life's work — he should begin at the beginning of things military in New York by citing the firing upon Captain Hendrik Hud- son in his yacht, the Half-Moon, by Indians armed with their aboriginal weapons, the bow and arrows, from the ground now known as D.\NIPL API'LETON, COLONEL 1889 Washington Height, in Sept., 1609, as a warning to traders and colonists who came after Hudson that to secure peace they must always be pre- pared for war. Our historian then proceeds to write a most interesting general history of the birth and growth of the local militia from the beginning of the occupation of Manhattan Island by the Dutch, recounting their small, but to them important, frontier troubles with the natives and covering the whole colonial subject quite thoroughly up to and through the Revolution and the first six years of the Nineteenth Century, until the military organization now known as the 7th Regt. commenced its existence in the year l8o6 by the organization of its iirst four corn- panes and carefully noting and bringing out into - . strong rplie^ th^t its origin is directly due and ■ : ;tr,Hcea.bie' t©. (Jirfcumstances of the greatest his- * t'oridal inteiiest'' to every American ; the right ;t cliip'ied' ;b;y Gr,<^fc 'Britain to search American ' •ye'Si^l's a5i^l,tak«.?uoni them British subjects serv- ing as seamen or o'iificers ; the denial of this pre- posterous claim by our too long patient Govern- ment and the clashes that had occurred through the high-handed action of the officers of the British Navy in repeatedly boarding and search- ing American merchantmen upon the high seas and upon our coasts. The exact incident, to be precise, which, through arousing to the highest pitch the in- dignation of our citizens, led to the organizing of the Second Company on May 6, 1806, at St. John's Hall, in Frankfort Street. This, the event that is commemorated by the present Centennial Celebration, was the action on April 25th, 1806, of the commander of a British squadron — its flagship was the Leander — in firing one hundred shots at a score of American merchant vessels, one shot killing John Pierce, a respectable and well-known citizen of New York, who was helmsman of the sloop Richard. Indignation meetings of citizens followed and the Government was called on to defend the city and maintain the honor and dignity of the Nation. Patriotic feeling immediately impelled citizens, especially the younger men, to military organization. To quote here from General Clark's excellent his- tory of these stirring times when the infant na- tion was verging on its second war with its first foe and sometime oppressor: "Prominent among the new organizations were four companies of artillery, which are now known as the First, Second, Third and Fourth Companies of the 7th Regt. At the time of their organization and for many years thereafter they were not designated numerically as above, but according to the custom of the period were known and recognized by the name of the com- manding officer, as "Captain Morgan's Company," "Captain Hewitt's Company," etc. But to avoid any confusion in the identity of these four companies they will be uniformly designated in the following pages by the numbers by which they are now known." "The Second Company's original parchment roll is among the Company's archives to-day. Unfortunately the original rolls and records of the First and Third Companies, if in existence, are not in their possession, and the precise dates of their organization cannot be ascertained. The roll of the Fourth Company, on parch- ment, is complete from 1812 as a company in the Eleventh Regiment, and contains also the names of members at that time in the company who had enlisted from 1806 to 1812. The want of care as to military records and to the preservation of the same at this period, and the very limited notice by the few public journals of the local news of the day, must account for the paucity of particulars in respect to the origin of the original companies of the 7th Regt. That they were organized in the months of May and June, 1806; that their founders were active merchants and tradesmen; and that patriotism and a desire to serve in the defense of the city were the immediate causes of their organiza- tion ,-re important and unquestionable facts connected with their origin. "When the number of men had been duly enrolled as required by law, the companies proceeded to elect their officers, and they selected for the more important positions those who had been most active and influential in organizing the companies and whose ability, energy and social standing wouJd be likely to secure their con- tinued prosperity. It was a prevailing practice at this period to confer the offices of military organizations upon those who could contribute most liberally in time and money to their support. But this custom did not prevent the four original companies of the 7th Regt. from bestowing their honors upon men of merit, and in some cases upon officers of considerable experience in the militia of the city." The First Co. was organized by the election of Henry Morgan as Captain; Ezra Robins, First Lieutenant; and Aaron Forman, Second Lieu- tenant. Capt. Morgan had already served as an ensign and a Captain in the Fifth Regt. of In- fantry. When the Second Company was organized on May 6, 1806, eleven subscribed themselves as members ; the original members were Free and Accepted Masons, and they christened their new military organization the "Masonic New York Artillerie." The Second Company's first Cap- tain was James Hewitt, who had served in the militia 15 years and since 1793 had been a com- missioned officer. Barnet Anderaise, the Lieu- tenant, was a high Masonic official. The organ- ization of the Third Co. was completed by the election of John Fleming as Captain ; Theophilus W. Smith, First Lieutenant ; and Alpheus Sher- man, Second Lieutenant. The first officers of the Fourth Co. were Capt., John W. Forbes ; First Lt., Thomas R. Mercein; and Second Lt., John M. Bradhurst. The officers of these new Com- panies were evidently hustlers, to use a modern term, as in June they applied to the Governor of the State for recognition, which was promptly responded to by General Orders, dated June 25, 1806, providing for the addition of several Com- panies to the Battalion of Artillery of the First Brigade, and authorizing the officers already elected to act as such until duly confirmed by the Council of Appointment of the State. Under these orders, signed by Maj. Gen. Stevens, the Division Commander, these four Companies were officially attached to the Battalion of Artillery commanded by Major Andrew Sitcher, with the understanding that the Battalion would be raised to a regiment as soon as the requisite legis- lative authority could be obtained. Although the quartet of new companies were nominally ar- tillery thev elected to be armed with muskets and to drill as infantry ; thus, armed with the smooth- bore flintlock muskets of the period, they soon began their open air drills, and speedily equalled in this accomplishment the best of their local fellow soldiery. It may be considered that the simple tactics of Baron Steuben were easily mastered. ^^e^^^H^I 111 The first parade of the four companies was on Nov. 25, 1806, the twenty-third anniversary of the evacuation of New York by the British. The Brigade of Artillery, Gen. Jacob Morton com- manding, of which the four companies were com- ponents was the great military attraction of its day. On this occasion the brigade was reviewed at the Battery by Maj.-Gen. Stevens, and at its conclusion the soldiers marched to the City Hall, where DeWitt Clinton, then Mayor of New York, presented the Brigade with two stands of colors in the presence of a great concourse of people to whom at that day such an imposing military turn out and ceremony was a great event. From the date of this, the first public ap- pearance of the quartet of companies, which un- consciously were the foundation and nucleus of the model and typical body of American citizen soldiers for the next hundred years, their history is briefly but thoroughly covered elsewhere in this issue of the Gazette, each Co. separate- ly, until the year 1847, when the Seventh Regi- ment itself came into existence and has since remained an entity with a solidarity that is un- rivalled by any similar organization in this coun- try. The first four Companies were born of the travail that preceded the War of 18 12, and the Seventh Regiment itself was created out of the circumstances evolved from our war with Mexi- co, for from those far off battle-fields began to arrive in New York in February, 1847, the re- mains of fallen heroes and all civic and military organizations were uniting to do their memories honor. The Twenty-seventh Regiment, prede- cessor to the Seventh, paraded on May 7th to cele- brate the recent brilliant victories that had crown- ed our arms in Mexico, while various Companies previously had turned out as funeral escorts to the bodies of several of the distinguished officers who found their fate in the land of the Aztecs. Naturally the War with Mexico created excite- ment in military circles in New York just as the prospect of war, when war became inevitable in 1806, had then stimulated military ardor, and existing organizations were recruited easily, while new ones were projected. The parade event, locally, of the year i'847, was that on June 25th, when the New York militia paraded at the Battery in honor of the visit to the city of President James K. Polk, and were reviewed by the Presi- dent. At this time the militia laws of the State were in a condition that satisfied few military men and tinkering by legislators, in which the law- makers from the country, as they do to-day, favored the wishes of their constituents, only made matters worse, especially for the military organizations of the counties of New York and Richmond. The Twenty-seventh Regt. was an active factor in petitioning for repeal or modifica- tion of these unsatisfactory laws and on May 6th PROSPER M. WETMORE, COLONEL 1826-27. a new Act was passed providing for the organiza- tion of the First Division of the New York State Militia, which made the counties of New York and Richmond "the First Division District." A second section provided for the equalization of the several brigades of artillery and formed a new brigade of infantry; brigades were to be numbered from one to four and it was provided that the regiments should be renumbered. The requirement that the regiments should be re- numbered was unacceptable to the officers and men of the Twenty-seventh because they had built up an organization of enviable reputation and many cherished associations ware linked with the name ; however they yielded and Col. Bremner, the Commanding Officer, intimated to the Adjutant General that the number 7 would be acceptable to the officers and members on ac- count of its similarity to the old number, and also because no other regiment in the city of New York had ever borne that number. Thus by general orders issued by the Commander-in- chief, Governor John Young, on the 27th day of July, 1847, for the reorganization of the First Division, the Twenty-seventh Regiment became the Seventh Regiment. In compliance with the new law, the city was divided into brigade and regimental districts, and to the Seventh Regiment was assigned the Seventh and Tenth Wards. These were on Aug- ust 7th divided by the Regiment into eight com- pany districts. The first parade of the Seventh Regiment was on September 6th for drill at Tompkins Square ; its first annual inspection also was there on Oct. 19th, when Governor Young reviewed it : the number present and inspected was 352. After the inspection the Regiment, as IV LINUS W. STEVENS, COLONEL 1827-28, 183O-35. part of the Division, participated in the cere- monies incident to laying the corner-stone of a monument to the memory of Washington, at Hamilton Square, near Sixty-ninth St. and Third Avenue — the monument is not yet in existence. The Regiment's first principal location in 1848 was its participation in the funeral ceremonies of the deceased ex-President John Quincy Adams on March 8th, in the vast procession, civic and military; at the City Hall the Regiment fired three volleys ; its Eighth Company was detailed as the guard over the coffin at night in the Governor's room at the City Hall and on the following morning escorted the body to the steamer, en route to its last resting place at Quincy, Mass. The hero of the Mexican War, Gen. Winfield Scott, having accepted the invitation of the city of New York to be its honored guest, he left his home in Elizabethtown, N. J., on May 25th and arrived at the Battery at 11 A. M. The First Division paraded and its most conspicuous factor was the Seventh Regiment, which particu- larly attracted the attention of the veteran Gen- eral, who remarked that it was the finest regi- ment of soldiers that he had ever seen. Gen. Scott had for many years been a warm friend and admirer of the Seventh and on many occasions had complimented most liberally its drill and discipline. On July 12th the Regi- ment, as a part of the Fourth Brigade, again paraded as a participant in the memorable impos- ing general funeral ceremonies in honor of the dead of the Mexican War. The second annual inspection occurred on Oct. 16 at Tompkins Square ; there were present 328. An event of 1848 was the complimentary dinner in Februarv at the Florence Hotel given by the Regiment to its retired Colonel, Andrew Augustus Bremner, the first commanding officer of the 7th, whose instillation into his command of a higher order of drill and discipline than ever had been locally known laid a foundation for future success that inestimably aided his worthy successors in their task of rearing a superstructure which has at- tracted the interest and commanded the respect of all expert students of the development of the civilian into a capable soldier. The headquarters of the several Companies during this year were at the Mercer House and at Lafayette Hall. About this time began the rapid decline of the custom of Companies going into the country on target excursions and this heralded the dawn of a day not far in the future when, with a State range at Creedmoor, the marksmanship of the New York militia, and long afterward that of other states, was to rise to a level with that of the regular military establishments of this and the other great nations of the world. At an election held January 29th, 1849, ^t the Mercer House, Lt. Col. Abram Duryee was chosen Colonel ; Major Brinckerhoflf, Lieutenant- Colonel, and Capt. Thomas Morton, of the First Co., Major of the Regiment. In that month a contract was made with S. K. Dingle to furnish music for the Regiment. Dingle was a- qualified bandmaster who had served in the British Army ; "Dingle's Washington Brass Band" was the popular musical organization of its kind of its period ; his men were uniformed in red, used only brass instruments and the cost of regimental music for each parade was about eighty dollars. In this year the reports of the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, in California, started a gold fever that then and in '49 attracted many enterprising and adventurous men from New York, and among them quite a number of the Seventh's men ; few of these ever returned, or, if they did, they did not rejoin the Regiment. In regimental orders dated April 17th, there was a provision for an engineer corps, according to an Act of the Legislature authorizing it in each regiment; no particular interest or importance was attached to this at the time, but by 1861 the Engineer Corps of the Regiment was an important institution and it was the Tenth Co. The first important duty of the Regiment in the preservation of the public peace, the true,, primary function of the National Guard, occur- red in 1849 in the historic Astor Place riots, which developed from the bitter rivalry between Edwin Forrest and the English tragedian Mac- ready ,who was advertised to begin his farewell engagement on Monday, May 7th, at the Astor Place Opera-House; the performance was pre- vented by a mob and Macready was preparing to leave the country when a large number of res- pectable citizens, mortified by the disgraceful proceedings, prevailed upon the actor to remain and complete his engagement and guaranteed peace and order. He therefore was billed to appear on Thursday evening, May lo. During the day the apprehensions of trouble to come were so grave that a detail of three hundred policemen was posted at Astor Place and the Seventh Regiment was ordered under arms to be in readiness for a requisition for its services. The expected happened and at nine P. M. the Regiment arrived at Astor Place, preceded by its troop and a cavalry Company, to face a mob of twenty-thousand. The horsemen proved such an excellent mark for missies that they or their horses were stampeded. The Regiment then in column by Company essayed — led by Col. Dur- yee — to force the passage and although insulted and assailed with every conceivable weapon succeeded in taking up a position opposite the opera-house near Fourth Avenue in Astor Place. The Regiment charged the mob and although its muskets were loaded with ball cartridge the authority to fire was so long delayed by the civil authorities that the endurance of the self-sacrific- ing soldiers probably has no parallel in history on like occasions ; the order finally came and the troops fired, first over the heads of the mob and then — the mob jeering in the belief that they had only blank ammunition — at the disturbers of the peace. This ended the action and cleared the streets. The Astor Place riots are an integral part of the history of the City and State of New York and of the history of the National Guard in the United States and make a familiar page in all such history so that space need not here be devoted to this important event in the early his- tory of the Seventh ; it may be stated that the Regiment turned out at short notice 211 officers and members and out of this number few es- caped a blow of some kind and 141 were injured. Of the injured 53 were conveyed to their homes disabled. Of the mob 30 were killed or mortally wounded and between 50 and 60 were known to be seriously injured. It was feveral days be- fore the combined efforts of the civil and mili- tary authorities effectually reduced the turbulent elements to order, and for a long time afterward a feeling of bitter hostility existed toward the 7th among the reckless and disorderly elements of the New York populace. Among respectable citizens the fortitude and devotion to duty dis- played by the Seventh firmly seated it in public estimation and from that time it has been pre- eminently a favorite in New York and on nearlv every public occasion has enjoyed the highest honors. The smouldering resentment of the lawless against the Seventh was expressed on Sept. loth, 1849, when the Regiment next paraded, in the form of hisses, hoots and volleys of stones, but it steadily pursued its way and no real injuries were sustained by its members. LEVI HART, COLONEL 1828-3O. At the annual inspection on Oct. 29th, at Tomp- kins Square, 334 were present. On Nov. 15th occurred the public funeral of Gen. W. J. Worth, Col. Duncan and Maj. Gates. Companies of the Regiment had served in detail in preceding ceremonies and on the 15th the Regiment escorted the remains of Gen. Worth to Greenwood and fired the funeral volleys. Dur- ing this year there was instituted the practice of two regimental drills a year at Tompkins Square and Col. Duryee inaugurated at Centre Market, "evening drills" an institution that is not un- known to-day to members of the Seventh. During 1850 there were evening battalion drills at the Central Drill-Rooms and in May and June regimental drills at Tompkins Square and the Arsenal-yard where is now the menagerie at the old Arsenal in Central Park. The spring parade on May 27th was in Brooklyn, where it was re- viewed by Major-General Duryee ; the usual division parade was on July 4th, when the troops were reviewed by Governor Fish and the feu- de-joic was fired by the Regiment. An event of this year in the social life of the Regiment was a trip to Newport : the Regiment left the city on the evening of July 8th and spent the follow- ing three days at Newport with morning drills, evening dress parades, bathing and social pleas- ures : about noon on July loth news was received of the death of General Zachary Taylor, Presi- dent of the United States : in respect to his mem- ory a review bv General Wood was postponed and it was decided to go the next day to Boston. The visit to Boston was entirely unexpected but after breakfast at the United States Hotel the Regiment was reviewed by Afajor-General Ed- mands of the Massachusetts militia on Boston VI MORGAN L. SMITH, COLONEL 1835-37. Common, before an immense crowd, the New England Guard afterward escorting it on a street parade, and the Regiment enjoying a compli- mentary banquet in the evening. At 6 P. M. the Regiment paraded before its return to New York and in strong contrast with its quiet un- heralded arrival it was escorted by the entire uniformed militia of Boston via Newport where, escorted by the Newport Artillery, it marched through the city and was reviewed by General Wool. The Regiment reached home early on July 13th after an excursion that was eminently satisfactory. A feature of the Regimental life at this time was the acquisition of the most noted drum major in the country, Drum-Major Teller, formerly of the United States Army, a stately man, six feet six inches tall and from the top of his plume to the ground was exactly nine feet ; his graceful manipulation of his batori made him the cynosure of all eyes wherever the Regi- ment went. On July 23rd occurred the funeral ceremonies of Gen. Zachary Taylor, in which the Regiment took a leading part. At annual in- spection Oct. 29th, 1850, there were present 428 In November Maj. Thomas Morton, formerly Captain of the First Co., resigned. During 1850 the matter of a regimental armory was earnestly discussed, particularly as the arsenal yard, long used for military drills, now, for pecuniary rea- sons, was leased by the city for commercial pur- poses. In_ Jan. 1850. Capt. William A. Pond resigned his commission and was succeeded by Lt. Alexander Shaler, whose service in the Regi- ment, eventually as its commanding officer, was destined to exert an influence for its good of in- calculable value. The vear 1850 marked the final disappearance of the feu-'de-joie, or dis- charge of musketry at the end of a parade or as a feature in celebrations, especially on our holi- day, the Fourth of July, and on this Independence Day, so far as the records show, this blank volley firing was for the last time indulged in. The fiscal afifairs of the Regiment involved at this time the receipt and expenditure annually of about $800, but in 1850 these were unusually large, amounting to $2,065, including entertain- ment of the Boston Lancers. In 1851, when celebrating the anniversary of Washington's Birthday, the great annual event of those years, the Regiment on Feb. 22 for the first time paraded in overcoats, the innovation attracting unusual attention ; it received some unfavorable comment from citizens, but proved so comfortable that this common sense practice became thereafter a fixture in inclement weather. Events of this year were the parade of the Regi- ment on May 12 at City Hall Park to receive a stand of colors from the Boston Lancers audits participation on May 13 in the public reception tendered to President Millard Fillmore, on which occasion the Regiment was the President's special consort. The suicide on Oct. 17 of Maj. Joseph A. Divver, Adjutant of the Regiment, while tem- porarily insane as a result of domestic and pe- cuniary difficulties, was the termination of the career of an officer whose services had been valuable to the organization ; his daughter Mary, aged nine years, was left a homeless and unpro- tected orphan. A subscription was raised and each officer and member thereafter annually for years contributed one dollar to the "Divver Fund" and by adoption Mary Divver became the Daughter of the Regiment; thereafter the Seventh carefullly looked to her maintenance and education. The Regiment was inspected on Oct. , 21 with a total of 470 present. On Dec. 6, the Regiment paraded again in overcoats as a part of the magnificently enthusia.stic and ceremonial reception tendered to Louis Kossuth the Hun- garian patriot who passed great complimentary remarks upon the appearance and tactics of the Seventh. The Regiment likewise participated in the great Kossuth meeting on Dec. 16, at Cas- tle Garden and in his address of impassioned oratory Kossuth appealed particularly to the citizen-soldiery of the American Republic and passed encomiums publicly upon the Seventh as a model. The year 1852 was uneventful in the history of the Regiment there being little but perfunctory duties performed with the usual parades of the vear on occasions of national importance. In Mav Lt.-Col. Brinckerhoff resigned his command and in June A'Taj. Marshall LeflFerts succeeded him. The place of major remained vacant until 1856. Ex-Capt. William A. Pond was appointed Adjutant vice Divver deceased and Aaron Kemp was promoted to Quartermaster vice John T. Vll Allen resigned. This year the matter of satis- factory martial music was solved by the organi- zation of the Seventh Regiment Band of forty- two musicians properly uniformed and equipped by the Regiment at considerable cost which led to the raising of the question of taxation of the members by the Board of Officers — a question that had become momentous before and did again — but which also established as an institution the Seventh Regiment Band which has retained a wide reputation from then until now. On Mon- day July 5, Independence Day was celebrated and the Regiment went for a week of camp duty to New Haven ; owing to dissensions on the sub- ject of this trip there was but a small turn-out but the week was in every way a great success and heartily enjoyed by those who went. The Regiment took part in the funeral processions of Henry Clay on July 20, and of Daniel Web- ster on Nov. 16. At the annual inspection on Oct. 12, there were present 501. This was the first time in its history that the Seventh had para- ded five hundred men ; the Fifth Co., was the largest. In March 1853 the Regiment drilled for the first time at the new City Arsenal at Elm and White Sts. The drill-room on the second floor was sufficient to accommodate the entire com- mand and for a time "wing drills" were dis- pensed with. The City Arsenal continued to be the Regiment's favorite rendezvous until the completion in 1859 of the New State Arsenal at Seventh Avenue and 35th St., and was the scene of many interesting events in its history. There at the regimental drill of March 24, Col. Duryee introduced the "Daughter of the Regiment" Miss Marv Divver, this being her first appearance since her adoption. She was dressed in a modi- fied uniform of the Regiment, and her grace, in- telligence and attractiveness took the Regiment by storm. After appropriate remarks by Col. Duryee the young girl passed along the line tak- ing the hand of each oflicer and member. There were the usual parades on holiday occasions in 1853 and on July 14. the Regiment paraded with the First Division for the reception of President Franklin Pierce and at the same time the inau- guration of the Crystal Palace, which was the first symptom of the popular exhibitions that in 1876 became realized in a World's Fair at Phil- adelphia and that has since broken out in every large city in the country. At inspection, Nov. 2, the Regiment turned out 519 men: it was re- viewecj by Governor Seymour and its own band of sixty musicians was the largest that had ever appeared in this country. An innovation adopted at this time was the awarding of medals to offi- cers and privates who enlisted the largest num- ber of men. In January of this year a committee of officers of the Seventh attended a military convention at Syracuse and there was organized JOHN M. C.VILIX, COLONEL 1837-39. a State Military Association, which has contin- ued from that day to this. The year year 1854 was merely one of dull routine ; a matter that occupied the Regiment's attention was the problem of how to acquire its own armory, and although many expedients were tried the object was not yet to be attained. At annual inspection on Nov. 15 there were present 497. On July 10, the Eighth Co. voted to employ and equip a drummer and this enterprise and lib- erality was shortly followed by the other compan- ies. In this year the old flintlock musket was at last relegated to the past by the Seventh ; the arm substituted was the United States musket, altered from flint to percussion lock, and was much inferior to the new and improved weapon soon afterwards manufactured at Springfield. The announcement early in 1855 that Tomp- kins Market, erected in 1830, old and dilapidated, would be torn down presented their opportunity to the alert officers of the Seventh and they quickly got into action with a petition to the Com- mon Council that in its rebuilding the new struct- ure should be three stories in height, the lower story for market purposes and the two upper floors for the use of the Regiment. In March the Council passed a resolution to accept the plan proposed by the Regiment, which was anproved in April by the mavor. After the usual muni- cipal red tape the City's Committee on Repairs and Supplies in November opened bids for its construction. This was the period of the "Know Nothing" or Native American agitation and so intense was the feeling that the authorities feared trouble on St. Patrick's Day. Therefore on March 17, the Regiment was ordered under arms but fortunately there was no disturbance. Apro- vm WILLIAM JONES, COLONEL 1839-44. pes of this subject General Clark remarks in his history that from its organization the Seventh Regiment has possessed a great element of strength in its absolute freedom from religious and political prejudice. In 1855 the Regiment enjoyed a tour of camp duty at Kingston, N. Y., where its Camp Worth was long remembered as the scene of pleasure and profitable experience. During this year a new corps of drummers, num- bering sixteen, was engaged. At the annual in- spection Oct. 18, held at Hamilton Square, 594 were present. The expense of the Regiment this year amounted to $2,300, nearly double the expenditure of 1853 and 1854. In 1856 the Common Council resolved to re- quest the Legislature to authorize the issuing of city bonds to an amount sufficient for the rebuild- ing of Tompkins Market. A committee of offi- cers of the Regiment went to Albany to advocate the passage of the necessary act and their efforts were successful. Jubilantly the several Companies set about raising money with which to properly fit up and furnish their rooms. In May Edgar M. Crawford, a distinguished ex-lieutenant of the Third Co., was elected Major, which place had been vacant for four years. There were the usual parades this year and a notable occasion was the participation of the Regiment on Julv 4, in the ceremonious inauguration of the Wash- ington equestrian statue in Union Square. On Oct. 16. the Seventh received and entertained the Kingston Gravs : on this dav also was the annual inspection held this \ear at Washington Parade Ground with 6;9 present. This was a record- breaker and the Eiehth Companv paraded over one hundred men. However, several ex-members were included in this fine turn-out as there were no muster-rolls and the men were simply counted and no questions asked. An innovation in 1856 was the appointment by the colonel of a lance or color corporal in each company, to constitute a permanent color guard at regimental drills and parades. In 1857, according to a general order from reg- imental headquarters, dated in April, all com- panies were designated by letter instead of num- ber, according to law, and were instructed to thereafter report that way, the traditional num- bers have however, survived and because of their historical values and sentiment undoubted- ly always will. This year was more eventful than the two or three which preceded it, there being a condition of turbulence caused by a dis- organization of the city police authorities that several times caused the services of the Regiment to be called for, although serious consequences were averted. The police had become ineffi- cient it was claimed, partisan and corrupt, and the Legislature enacted "The Metropolitan Police Act" which transferred the control from the Mayor to a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Governor. Fernando Wood, then Mayor of New York, pronounced this Act unconstitu- tional and announced that he would resist it. While a majority of the members of the old police adhered to the Mayor, the commissioners proceeded to organize a new force; meanwhile collisions were carefully avoided while the ques- tion of the constitutionality of the new Act was being tested in the Court of Appeals. The crisis was precipitated by the refusal of Mayor Wood on June 16, to admit an officer of the new force who had instructions to serve him with a war- rant issued by the Recorder. A fierce conflict resulted between the "Municipal" force on duty at City Hall, and the "Metropolitans," in which, after a bloody contest, the latter were defeated. Maj. Gen. Sandford was called upon to aid with his military power in asserting the majesty of the law and the preservation of the peace. The "Municipals" were rallied at the City Hall where the Mayor was in state of siege and the situa- tion attracted the disorderly elements of the city. The regiment was ordered out and was soon at City Hall where it cleared a space and awaited orders. The soldiers were abused but perhaps the lesson taught the mob at Astor Place was effectively remembered ; finallv Gen. Sandford appeared accompanied by the Sheriff and the Coroner for a final remonstrance with Mayor Wood, who yielded eventuallv to an ap- peal to spare bloodshed that soon must inevitably result. That evening the Regiment, relieved from duty, proceeded on a trip already planned to Boston to participate in the inaugural cere- monies of the Warren Monument on Bunker Hill ; the trip was delightful but interrupted by a dispatch telling of trouble again threatened IX in New York and asking the Regiment to re- turn, which it did on the evening of June i8. On July 4, there took place a fierce combat be- tween two desperate Bowery factions termed "Dead Rabbits" and "Bowery Boys," in the absence of the usual police restraint. On Sunday July 5, the combat was renewed desperately at the "Five Points." The riot exceeded the pow- ers of the police, and again the Regiment was called out, but its moral effect ended the riot without the firing of a shot. On July 13, — in this year of riots — the Seventh was again re- quired to suppress a riot at "Mackerelville" in the Seventeenth Ward, and again on the follow- ing day. These disturbances grew out of the police imbroglio but the Court of Appeals hav- ing soon after decided in favor of the Metro- politan Police Act, quiet gradually was restored, and from 1857 to 1863 military assistance was not required in preserving the peace in New York. At inspection on Oct. 19, there were present 850. On Nov. 24, the Regiment took part in the procession which followed the re- mains of Maj. Gen. Worth, taken from Govern- or's Island to their final resting place at the Worth Monument at Fifth Avenue and Twenty- fifth St. The weather was bitterly cold and none who marched forgot the suffering due to their long exposure. From 1858 to i860 inclusive the Regiment's history is chiefly that of self-development and unconscious preparation for usefulness not only in aiding, as ordered, as an organization in the abolition of slavery and the preservation of the Union but in furnishing many brave individual soldiers and so large a number of officers, some of whom attained high rank and great distinc- tion. No better evidence could be adduced to show that the Seventh is a military academy unequalled by any but that of the Government's own institution at West Point, with which, both its superintendents, officers and cadets, the Sev- enth always has been on peculiarly friendly terms. In 1858 the Regiment first began to drill under "Hardee's Tactics." In March Lt.-Gen. Hardee, then Commandant of Cadets at West Point, visited New York to witness a battalion drill of the Seventh and was delighted with its performance in the new tactics. In this year occurred an event that did more than anything up to that date to popularize the Seventh away from its home city and to nationalize its reputa- tion — the trip to Richmond. In the year 183 1 the Regiment (then the Twentv-seventh) had escorted the remains of President ?iIonroe from the City Hall to the Second St., cemetery, where they were undisturbed until July 2, 1858. In April 1858, the General Assembly of Virginia resolved to remove the remains to Richmond, and a committee was appointed to co-operate with the authorities of New York for that purpose. WASHINtrrON R. \ERM1LYI-:, COLONEL 1844-45. On June 26, the Common Council selected the Regiment as the escort "provided it bear its own expenses." The steamer Ericsson was chartered for the purpose and on July 3 the Regiment departed for Richmond. This memorable trip which ended at 2 a. m., on Sunday, July 11, when the Regiment returned to the city, was a contin- uous ovation ; it included a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, and its details occupy, though concisely related, nine pages of Gen. Clark's history of the Regiment. At inspection on Oct. 18, 1858. there were 856 present. In November the Regiment received a new stand of arms ; Springfield rifle-muskets, 58 calibre. The event of 1859 was the resignation, in spite of the insistent pleading of officers and members of the Regiment, of Col. Abram Duryee who had served as a Guardsman since his enlistment in 1833 as a private in the 142nd Regiment, and who had a glorious military record. His career did not end here however, for he was one of the first volunteers in 1861 and on May 9, of that vear was commissioned Colonel of the Fifth Regt. New Yok Volunteers, which as "Duryee's Zouaves' became famous and historic for both picturesqueness and courage under every trial. On August 9. i8.c;9 Lt.-Col. ^Marshall Lefferts was elected Colonel of the Regiment. Mai. Ed- gar M. Crawford was elected Lt.-Col., and Adj. William A. Pond was elected Major. During August of this year the Regiment entertained the Richmond Gravs and the Baltimore City Guard. At the annual inspection. Oct. 20. there were 910 present. The Regiment's expenses for 1859 at- tained the unprecedented sum of $5,000. The year i860 was ushered in bv a concert iri February at the Citv Arsenal by the reorganized ^^6?^vere present, 773 ; present and absent, 896. 'Ortfbec. 5 the Regi- ment marched as part of the escort at the funeral of Mayor William F. Havemeyer. On June 16, 1875 the Regiment started on a notable trip to Boston. On July i the city ap- propriated $350,000 for the new Armory and ar- chitect Charles W. Clinton, a Seventh Regiment man, was instructed to proceed with plans and specifications. In September at Creedmoor the Regiment won first prizes in the New York State, First Division and Third Brigade matches. At inspection Oct. 13, there were present, 839; pres- ent and absent, 971. On Nov. 27 the Regiment served as the guard of honor to the body of Vice- President Henry Wilson, while passing through the city on its way to Massachusetts. At the close of 1875 the Regiment had reached an un- paralleled degree of prosperity in all its phases ; financially it had a balance in the treasury of over $20,000, while most of the Companies had handsome surpluses in their treasuries. Wearied by delays and litigation over their protracted efiforts to secure a new Armory, the Regiment's Board of Officers met on Jan. 15, 1876 and, adopting resolutions offered by Col. Clark, determined to make an effort to raise by subscription a fund for the erection of a new Armory. Before May i the fund amounted to $80,000, of this $42,000 was subscribed by offi- cers and members of the Regiment. On July i the Regiment left for an encampment of a week at the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia. On Sept. 16 the Seventh participated in the cele- bration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Battle of Harlem Heiglrts. On Oct. 24 at in- spection there were present, 893 ; present and ab- sent, 981. Adjutant Louis Fitzgerald was elected Lieutenant-Colonel in November to succeed Lt.- Col. Stephen Oscar Ryder, resigned. On May 15, 1877, by invitation, the Regiment paraded in the ceremonies incident to the inaugu- ration of the statue of Gen. Fitz-Greene Halleck, in Central Park ; it was reviewed by President Hayes, Gen. William T. Sherman and Secretaries Evarts and Schurz ; its superb appearance on this occasion was admired by many thousands of spectators. With the Centennial Celebration of American Independence, in 1876. terminated the parade of the military on July 4th and in 1877 began the annual parade of the First Division on May 30th, Decoration Day. The year 1877 was the year of bloody and destructive railway riots which were worst in Pittsburgh and vio- lent chiefly along the great railway lines ; the EMMONS CLARK, COUDNEL 1864-1889. Regiment, in expectation of local trouble from this source was on duty at its Armory under arms and awaiting orders, July 23 to 28. The corner stone of the the new Armory was laid Oct. 13 with fitting ceremonies and with many distinguished speakers and guests present. At inspection, Oct. 23, there were present, 859; present and absent, 979. On December 31 the Armory fund amounted to $157,300 — $130,000 collected and deposited to the order of the trus- tees. A reception and ball at the Academy of Music for the benefit of the Armory fund on April 24, 1878, was the most brilliant social event of the season ; the net receipts were nearly $16,000. On May 16 the Regiment paraded for battalion drill for the last time at Tompkins Square. At inspection, Oct. 17, there were present, 872 ; present and absent, 987. At the end of the year the Armory fund amounted to $207,339.74. In April, 1879, an issue of bonds was sold for the building of the new Armory, amounting to $150,000. About this time Lt. Daniel Appleton was elected to command the Sixth Co., to succeed Capt. Henry B. Turner, resigned. For the first time, in 1879, the annual inspection and review of the Regiment was held in the Spring, May 21, in Lafayette Place ; there were present, 852 ; present and absent, 933. The Regiment had the highest figure of merit at Creedmoor in the Na- XVlll i^^S^^Plsl^ tional Guard of the State. On Monday, Nov. 17, the great fair to furnish the regimental and com- pany rooms of the new Armory was opened by President Hayes; to detail a description of this fair would require a book or a newspaper and indeed it had the latter — The Knapsack, — which was perhaps the fore-rvumer of The Seventh Regiment Gazette. The financial result of the fair was: receipts, $158,319.33; expenses, $17,- 769.41 ; net receipts, $140,549.93. The new Armory was taken possession of by the Regiment April 26, 1880; the leaving of the old Tompkins Market Armory was not devoid of sentiment derived from long occupancy and many associations. On May i Col. Clark was assigned to the command of the Third Brigade and Lt.-Col. Fitzgerald commanded the Regiment until Oct. ; the Regiment was also honored by the appoint- ment of Col. Clark as one of the Board of Visitors to West Point. At annual inspection, May 18, there were present, 865 ; present and absent, 968. In 1880 the Regiment was again highest in order of merit at Creedmoor ; the Regiment's Rifle Club was accredited with contributing to the Regiment's success in marksmanship. In Dec- ember Bandmaster C. S. Grafulla died ; he had resigned in September after twenty years of valuable service to the Regiment. The new armory was formally opened to the public on Sept. 30. and visited by thirty-eight thousand people. The total receipts for the armory build- ing and furnishing fund were $589,438.91 ; in addition the companies expended over $12,000 on their rooms and from the regimental treasury was afterwards paid about $4,000, making the total about $605,000. The New Armory Inau- guration Ball on Dec. 15, was a brilliant affair attended by many distinguished personages and organizations. Lt.-Col. Louis Fitzgerald resigned in Jan- uary 1 88 1, and Maj. George Moore Smith was elected his successor in March ; in April Capt. Richard Allison of Co. A was elected major and Maj. Edward A. McAlpin of the 71st Regt., for- merly a non-commissioned officer in the Seventh was elected his successor. The Music Festival of the Oratorio and Symphony Societies conduct- ed by Dr. Damrosch in May at the Armory, was one of the most brilliant musical and social events of its kind in the history of New York City. At inspection Oct. 16, there were present 792 ; present and absent 902. In Nov. C. A. Cappa assumed the position of band-leader, and under his leadership the Seventh Regiment Band, more than ever, became one of the military, musical and social features of the metropolis. In November, Sergt. John LeBoutillier was appoint- ed Inspector of Rifle Practice to succeed Capt. Charles F. Robbins, "the father of rifle practice in the Seventh Regiment," resigned. In February 1882, Gen. Joshua M. Varian — in service since 1884 — resigned, and Col. Clark was placed in command of the Second Brigade. In March Col. Clark was unanimously elected brigadier-general ince Varian resigned ; Col. Clark, preferring to command the Seventh, de- clined. After a dead-locked contest over three candidates, Governor Cornell appointed Lt.-Col. Fitzgerald Brigadier General. At inspection, June 19, there were present 747 ; present and ab- sent 891. In March ex-Lt. Francis Bacon of Co. K was appoined Adjutant. In the Spring the series of semi-annual games in the armory commenced. On Monday, July 3, the Regiment started on a successful trip to Bufi^alo, where it was invited by the City to participate in the celebration of Fourth of July, and later went to Niagara Falls. In 1882, the State camp-ground at Peekskill was inaugurated and occupied. Again at Creedmoor the Regiment's figure of merit was highest in the State. The first International Rifle Match with military rifles took place at Creedmoor on Sept. 14 ; the British team, more experienced, won easily; the score was 1,975 to 1,865. On Sept. 16, the Regiment gave a re- ception at the armory to the British team. The first annual dinner at Pinard's in April 1883, of the Board of Officers was a pleasant affair and it was planned to repeat it annually. On May 24, the Regiment paraded as guard of honor to President Chester A. Arthur and other distinguished guests at the formal opening of the Brooklyn Bridge. The Regiment started on June 23, for its tour of duty at the State camp, which was a memorable success in every way. At in- spection June 28, at the State Camp there were present, 795 ; present and absent, 965. At the fall meeting at Creedmoor the "Army and Navy Journal Cup" became the Regiment's property, it having won it for the third time. Lt. William H. Palmer, in May was appointed Inspector of Rifle practice vice LeBoutillier, resigned. On Oct. 18, the Regiment, by invitation participated in the centennial celebration at Newburg. On Nov. 26, the Regiment was an important part of the centennial celebration of the evacuation of New York by the British. The twentieth anniversary of the election of Col. Clark, to the command of the Regiment, was celebrated in June, by a visit of the officers to his residence at Pleasant Valley, N. J., and an afternoon and evening entertainment. The excursion to Hartford and New Haven in June 1884, was the event of this kind of the year. At the June meeting of the Board of Officers, according to a resolution adopted which was offered by Lt.-Col. George Moore Smith, the Cross of Honor was authorized and designed which is now the cherished decoration for long and faithful service. At inspection on Oct. 2, there were present, 826 ; present and absent, 982. In 1884 was organized.the "Society of War Vet- ^m^^^mm^^^m^^m^^^^ XIX COLONEL DANIEL APPLETON, RE\IE\VIXG /TH KEGT. IX VAN CORTLANDT PARK. erans of the Seventh Regiment ;" Gen. Alexander Shaler was elected president. "The Seventh Regiment Veterans' League," a purely benevolent organization, also was organized and Capt. Cyrus H. Loutrel was elected president. In 1884 "The Seventh Regiment Glee Club," originated in 1882, was permanently organized with Col. Clark as president, and Charles H. Hoyt, of Co. I as leader. In December the Board of Officers adopted resolutions congratulating Col. Clark on his twenty years of service, and thanking him ; the resolutions, handsomely engrossed in album form, were presented to Col. Clark. Governor Hill reviewed the Regiment on Feb. 12, 1885, at the armory. On Decoration Day in the memorial parade the Regiment, in the First Division, passed in review before President Cleveland at the Worth Monument. This parade was memorable because from a window of his residence in Sixty-sixth St., General Grant, then ill and nearing his death, appeared at a window and for the last time in his life viewed a proces- sion of unifomed and armed soldiery. On March 18, the Cross of Honor was publicly presented to four hundred and twenty-one active and ex- empt members in the drill room. After a dress parade by the Regiment it was reviewed by Gen. Duryee and Col. Bremner, the only living ex-colonels of the Seventh. On July 23, Gen. Grant died at Mount Mc- Gregor : on August 5, the Regiment, with troops under Gen. Hancock, received the body at the Grand Central Station. The Regiment's officers were the guard of honor on Aug. 7, over the body at City Hall. The grand funeral parade was on August 8, when the body was deposited in the temporary vault in Riverside Park. This na- tional event in history is comparatively recent and space forbids its description in this abbreviated history of the Regiment. At inspection, Oct. 8, there were present, 921 ; present and absent, 1,003. In Jan. 1886, there was a successful compli- mentary concert to Bandmaster Cappa, at the armory. Cappa's name and the title of the Seventh Regiment Band were now familiar as household words. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the departure of the Seventh for the war in 1861, was celebrated by an excursion to Wash- ington, starting on April 19; of all those that marched in 1861, but seven were in the ranks on this anniversary. The Regiment was reviewed before the Executive Mansion by President Cleveland. In May, Capt. William H. Kipp was elected major vice Major Allison, resigned. Maj. Gen. Alexander Shaler resigned the command of the First Division in May, and with him the office of major-general ceased to exist. The first parade of the National Guard of New York City, after its reorganization as the First Brigade, with the Seventh Regiment on its right, was on Oct. 6, Brig-Gen. Louis Fitzgerald, commanding. At inspection Oct. 14, there were present, 966; total present and absent, 1,031. This was the largest number ever inspected in the Regiment. On Oct. 28, the Bartholdi Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island was inaugurated by President Qeveland, the Regiment participating. On Dec. 4, 1886, appeared the first number of The Sev- enth Regiment G.\zette. On Jan. 15, 1887, there was presented to the Regiment by Joseph J. O'Donohue, a distinguish- ed merchant of New York, a magnificent bronze statue of a Tunisian gunsmith, to be a trophy to be annually awarded to the Company showing the highest percentage in attendance and in skirmish and volley firing at Creedmoor. Co. B won it in 1887. and the O'Donohue trophy has always XX ^^^^^IH^f proved a valuable stimulant to the several com- panies in these competitions. The thirtieth anni- versary of the enlistment in the Seventh Regi- ment of Col. Clark, was celebrated on Jan. 21, by a banquet at Delmonico's. At inspection, Nov. 22, there were prerent, 1,018; present and absent, 1,036. In 1888, there was little in the Regiment's his- tory unusual or that was not perfunctory. At inspection, Nov. 15, there were present 1,033; — the largest number to date ; present and absent, 1,051. The first competition for the elegant and val- uable LeBoutillier bronze trophy, presented in December 1888, by ex-Capt. John LeBoutillier, took place in February 1889, and it was won by Co. B with a score of 430. On March 4, the Regiment paraded at the inauguration of Benja- min Harrison, as President of the United States at Washington. Bad weather and miserable ac- commodations and fare marred the pleasure of this otherwise interesting trip. On April 25, at a dinner at Delmonico's Edward Kemp, an ex- member of Co. F, presented to the Regiment's officers as a trophy for rifle practice the Olderi-' burg Horn which is one of the most notable possessions, in the trophy line, of the Regiment. On April 29 and 30, the Regiment participated in the centennial celebration of the inaugura- tion of General George Washington as the first president of the United States. Col. Clark re- signed his commission on June 21, the twenty- fifth anniversary of the beginning of his service as colonel ; it was understood that it was not to be eflFective until after the Regiment's tour of duty at the State camp at Peekskill was com- pleted. On June 25, at camp. Col. Clark was pre- sented with a superb testimonial by the Regiment, a bronze statue of Augustus Caesar. On the homeward trip of the Regiment the steamboat landed at Fort Uee. where Col. Clark disembarked for his home at Pleasant Valley, N. J. ; the scene and the sincere grief of the Regiment at this dramatic movement is one of the most solemn and important episodes in the life of the Seventh. On July 18, Capt. Daniel Appleton, of Co. F was unanimously chosen to command the Regi- ment. Adjutant George W. Rand was elected Captain of Co. F, and Lt. Willard C. Fisk of Co. A, was appointed Adjutant. At inspection, Nov. 15. 1889, there were pres- ent, 1,034; present and absent, 1,040; and in this vear ended Col. Clark's History of the Seventh Reiment, leaving, as its historian remarks, "the Regiment in full tide of prosperity." On Jan. 24, 1890. was concluded the first com- petition for the Oldenburg Horn ; known as the Kemp Trophy. Co. B proved the victor, with a score of 1053 out of a possible 1250 ; ten teams and two hundred and fifty men com- peted. On Feb. 14, there was a dress parade and review for the officers of the United States Army stationed at New York. This was ac- knowledged in a graceful and complimentary let- ter by Gen. O. O. Howard, U. S. A., commanding the Department of the Atlantic. On Feb. i, The G.\ZE'nE Association gave a dinner to the Regi- ment's officers and Company representatives. On May 31, the Regiment, as a part of the First Brigade, took part in the larger tactics of a "field day" at Van Cortlandt Park, planned by Gen. Fitzgerald. In June 1890, the State took over Creedmoor from the National Rifle Associ- ation. In February 1891, the Regiment participated in the memorable funeral procession of Gen. William T. Sherman. At the annual in- spection of 1 89 1, the Regiment led all of the National Guard organizations of the State, with 98.9 per cent. The Regiment encamped at Peek- skill, leaving June 20, and returning June 28. The Veterans, on Oct. 6, celebrated the sixty- seventh anniversary of the organization of the Regiment with a banquet at the Manhattan Ath- letic Club. On Oct. 8, the Regiment took part in another field day, by the First Brigade at Van Cortlandt Park. In General Orders No. 26, issued Oct. 26, the announcement of the or- ganization of a Regimental Ambulance Corps was made. EflFective work was accredited to the Catling Gun Squad, commanded by Lt. Addison McDougall. The organization of a Regimental Howitzer Corps, commanded by Adjt. Francis G. Landon was approved. In Inspector-General, Thomas H. Barber's annual report to the Adju- tant-General on Oct. 19, the Seventh was at the top with "ten companies up to standard." The twentieth games of the Seventh Regiment Ath- letic Ass'n held Dec. 5, at the armory, were the most successful of any in the Association's his- tory, and were witnessed by six thousand spec- tators. On April r6, 1892, the Regiment's Battery of ambitious artillerists enjoyed an arduous field day at Van Cortlandt Park. The Regiment had a field day and was inspected on May 7, at Van Cortlandt Park ; it stood at the head of the eleven regiments of the First Brigade, with present, 1026: absent, 2=;; total, 1051; percentage, 97.7. On Oct. 10, II and 12, the Regiment took a prominent part in the Columbus Celebration parades. In the Naval parade the Veterans and their guests, a party of 900, had their place on the iron steamboat "Sirius." In 1892 the Seventh led the State National Guard in rifle practice with 920 marksmen, and 157 sharpshooters; total 1,097. On Monday, Jan. 9, 1893, occurred the funeral of Chevalier Carlo Alberta Cappa, the famous leader of the Seventh Regiment Band. He re- ceived appropriate military honors and almost the entire Regiment attended the funeral at the XXI OFFICERS OF THE 7TH REGIMEN J AT PEEKSKILL, I 905. Fourth Presbyterian Church in West 34th St. On March 4, the Regiment marched in the pro- cession attending the second inauguration of Grover Cleveland as President in Washington. During March, Walter E. Rogers was appointed bandmaster, as the late C. A. Cappa's successor. The Regiment's tour of camp duty at Peekskill in June, was very successful, and its muster ex- ceeded the representation that any regiment had ever sent to camp; the attendance was 79.1, or about ten per cent, better than in 1891. On Aug. 31, the U. S. Cruiser "New York" went into commission at Philadelphia, on the signal of "eight bells," struck upon a magnificent ornamen- tal bell presented by the Seventh Regiment. At Creedmoor, in Sept., the Regiment won both the State Trophy Match and the First Brigade Match; in Nov. 1893, the Regiment had 1,078 marksmen, and 174 sharpshooters. On Oct. 21, the Regiment, as a part of the First Brigade, benefitted bv another field dav at Van Cortlandt Park. In Jan. 1894, the Rev. Dr. David H. Greer, now Bishop, assumed the duties of Chaplain of the Regiment, having been appointed to succeed the Rev. John R. Paxton, resigned. In Febru- ary, Co. F won the Kemp Trophy, the Oldenburg Horn ; the clean score of Cpl. O. M. Beach, Jr., of "ten bulls" was the first of its kind in any inter-company armory match ; new records were established at the distances, 200 yards and 500 yards, and for the totals of 5^3, 565 and 1,098. On March 31, the Regiment escorted the 71st Regt. to its new Armory — this was the sixth joint parade of these two friendly regiments, the first being in 1858. At inspection. May 7, there were present, 1,033; absent 9; total 1,042; percentage 99,130. Co. F, for the eighth consecutive year, reported 103, or 100 per cent., present. On April 21, the Regiment's Baseball team went to West Point and defeated the Cadets' nine by a score of 8 to 6; the first game and victory for the Regiment's team against another military or- ganization. On Sept. 13, at Creedmoor, the Sev- enth's team after winning the First Brigade Match, with the record-breaking score of 999, surprised its friends by losing the State Match. The Regiment's gain of sharpshooters in 1894 was 103. On Monday, Jan. 14, 1895, the crews of all the cars on the Brooklyn Electric Street Railway lines struck, and as violence soon fol- lowed, on Jan. 19, Mayor Charles A. Schieren, of Brooklyn, called upon the Second Brigade con- taining the Brooklyn organizations, and on Sun- day, Jan. 20, the Governor ordered out the First Brigade, and the Seventh started to do "strike duty" in Brooklyn, on Jan. 20, where for a week the Regiment obeyed all orders to the letter, met all opposition courageously, and were accredited by all with model discipline. This, the most im- portant industrial disturbance within the limits of Greater New York, is a matter of recent history of Brooklyn and Manhattan, and cannot be de- scribed in detail. On May 15, at annual inspec- tion the innovation was the appearance of the Regiment in full dress uniform. But ten men were absent. On Saturday, May 4, the Regiment paraded in the ceremonies attending the dedi- cation of the Washington Arch. On May 25, the Regiment's Baseball team again invaded West Point, and won the game against the Cadets by a score of it to 9. On June 22, to June 29, the XXll Regiment experienced its seventh tour of camp duty at Peekskill. The promotion and election of Lt.-Col. George Moore Smith, to the Colon- elcy of the 69th Regt., in September, resulted in the promotion of Maj. William H. Kipp, to the grade of Lieutenant-Colonel ; he had served the Regiment faithfully for thirty-eight years. On Oct. 4, Capt. Augustus W. Conover, of Co. A was elected Major to succeed Maj. Kipp. Dur- ing 1895, Color Sergeant Peter D. Braisted passed his fiftieth anniversary of "serving with the colors" in the Regiment. Late in 1895, a new rifle range in the armory was practically completed. In January, 1897, the Regiment had a new bandmaster, Ernest Neyer, (vice Walter B. Rogers), whose services began the following month. On Jan. 23, the Regiment's officers com- plimented Col. Appleton with a banquet at Del- monico's to signalize his completion of twenty- five years of service in the Regiment. The re- view of the Regiment on Feb. 15, at the armory, was marked by the oresentation to Col. Appleton of the Cross of Honor, for his "long and faith- ful service." The trip of the Regiment to Boston to parade in the ceremonies attending the unveil- ing, on May 31, of the monument to Col. Robert Gould Shaw, a graduate of the 7th, Co. F, and the hero of Fort Wagner, was the greatest event of 1897. At inspection, April 16, there were present 1,044; absent 6; total 1,050, or 99.43 per cent., the Regt's. best showing. The Grant Memorial parade on April 27, of which the Regiment was a feature, was one of the finest military pageants ever witnessed in New York. On May 22, the Regiment was reviewed by Gen. Wesley Merritt, U. S. A., commanding the Department of the East; the review was in Lenox Avenue, from iioth to ii6th Sts. On May 29, for the first time in four years, the Regiment's Baseball team was beaten by the Cadets at West Point ; score 2 to o. June 19 to 26, the Regiment was engaged in its tour of duty at the State camp at Peekskill. The practical experience derived from "field days" again on Oct. 9, benefitted the Regiment. In the fall of 1897, ist Lt. Walter S. Wilson, of Co. E, retired, after thirty years of continuous active service in the Regiment, where he had been an important factor in athletic and other regi- mental interests. Lt. Wilson was No. 7 on the Roll of Honor for long and faithful service. Brig.-Gen. Loviis Fitzgerald resigned command of the First Brigade, Dec. 30, 1897. Early in 1898, as a sequence of Cuba's re- bellion against Spain and the destruction of our naval vessel, the IJ. S. Ship Maine, in the harbor of Havana, war between Spain and the United States became imminent, and eventually a reality. The Seventh Regiment was at all times anx- ious and ready to serve, and its services, with- out anv restrictions, were offered to President McKinley two days before war was declared; being as promptly and as freely offered as they were in 1861 ; but it was neither called upon nor given an opportunity to serve, although efforts were made by three corps or division command- ers of United States forces to have it attached to their commands. About 250 of the Seventh's officers and members served with distinction in various volunteer or regular army regiments, and also subsequently in Porto Rico and in the far East. By request of the Adjutant General of the State, Col. Appleton named as Major for the new 20ist New York Volunteers, the late Maj. George W. Rand, then Captain of Co. F, and also eleven others of the Seventh's officers and mem- bers for staiif or line officers. The Spanish-American War ended on August 12, by proclamation of President McKinley; the first call for volunteers was issued April 23 ; war was declared by Congress to exist on April 21, and lasted 113 days. On Dec. 7, 1898, the Regiment was reviewed at the armory bv Brig.- Gen. William S. Worth ; it was one of the most interesting occasions of its kind in the Regi- ment's history. An unusual local event in the annals of martial music was a concert, March 2=;, 1899, in the armory by Lt. Dan Godfrey's British Guards Band and the 7th Regt. Band, led by Sgt. Ernest Neyer. On April 10, the Regiment was inspected at the armory ; i ,009 present ; absent, 10. The Regiment participated in the Mem- orial Day parade. May 30, for the first time in several years. On June 3, the Cadets at West Point rejoiced over the victory achieved by their ball players in defeating the Regiment's Base- ball team by the score of 9 to 5. The Regiment's tour of camp duty, June 17-24, at Peekskill, was characterized by march-outs of the two battalions and other innovations. On Tuesday, June 6, at Mendelssohn Hall the revived Seventh Regi- ment Glee Club, under the leadership of Charles B. Hawley, gave a successful concert. On June 10, Capt. George B. Rhoads of Co. E died as a re- sult of a trolley car accident on the previous day. In July 1889,' Adjt. D. W. C. Falls and Capt. Francis G. Landon, representing the Seventh, were entertained by and through Sir Charles Howard Vincent, Lieutenant-Colonel of the Queen's Westminster Volunteers, in Lon- don, England. Sgt. Ernest Neyer, leader of the Seventh Regiment Band, died on August 30. The Regiment was a part of the memorable par- ade in honor of Admiral George Dewey, on Sept. 30, having the right line of the Fifth Brigade. At Creedmoor, Sept. 14 and 15, the Regiment won both the State and Brigade Trophies and Co. F's team won the Adjutant-General's match. Oct. 27, 1899, Brig.-Gen.' Guy V. Henry, U. S. A., one of the best and staunchest of friends of the Regiment, died at his home in this City — the XXIU The Seventh Regiment Armory on Park Avenue, Regiment marched in his funeral procession. The first regimental parade and review of 1900 was held on Feb. 6, at the Armory in honor of Col. Albert Mills, Superintendent at West Point; it also was the first appearance of George L. Humphrey as leader of the Seventh Regiment Band. The year 1900 was memorable in the local history of the National Guard for the labor riots at the Croton Dam, and the Regiment's tour of "strike duty" there from April 16 to 24, inclu- sive. At the Memorial Day parade, May 30, the new blouses, issued early in the year by the State, were worn publicly for the first time. On June 9, the ball team of the Cadets at West Point defeated the Regiment's nine by a score of 5 to 4. On Sept. 14, at Creedmoor, the Adjutant-Gen- eral's Cup, and Governor's Trophy were won by the Regiment's team. At annual inspection Nov. 13, 1900, but eleven men were absent of the I, OCX) enrolled in the Regiment. The Regiment was reviewed Jan. 31, 1901, at the armory by Governor Odell. In a speech the Governor warmly praised the Seventh and en- dorsed and defended its method of volunteering for the Spanish-American War. On March 10, Maj. James Clark Abrams died as a result of a cold contracted during the strike duty at Croton Dam ; he had served with distinction in the Regiment over forty years. In April Capt. Charles E. Lydecker, of Co. H was elected to succeed him. The Regiment was reviewed on April 24, at the armory by Maj. -Gen. John R. Brooks, U. S. A., commanding the Department of the East. On May 11, at Annapolis, the Base- ball team of the U. S. Naval Academ\- defeated the Seventh's team by a score of 4 to I. Th Regiment's tour of Camp duty at Peekskill, with march-outs for the battalions, was June 15 to 22, inclusive. The Regiment's Baseball team defeated the West Point Cadets on June 8, bv a score of 7 to 2. On Tulv i, bv a reorganiza- tion of the N. G. N. Y., the First and Fifth Brigades were disbanded, and the Seventh came into a new First Brigade, commanded by Brig.- Gen. George Moore Smith. In September the Regiment sustained a loss through the death of Maj. Augustus W. Conover : a highlv valued officer. Oct. 25, Capt. Willard C. Fisk of Co. D was elected to succeed him. At inspection, Nov. 18, there were present 968, and absent 14. The fortieth games of the Regimental Athletic Ass'n on Dec. 7, were very successful. On Dec. 24, Edward Kemp, ex-Co. F, the donor of the Oldenburg Horn, and one of the most dis- tinguished and generous members of the Regi- ment, died at his residence in this City. On December 26, Gen. Emmons Clark, Secretary of the Board of Health, was retired on a pension. In the figures of the Adjutant-General's of- fice for the season of 1900-01 the Seventh led all other N. G., N. Y., organizations in record of attendance with a percentaee of 91.68. The first review of 1902 was on January 31st, before Brig. Gen. William A. Kobbe, a grad- uate of the Seventh who joined Co. K in 1862 and served with the Seventh's colors in its second and third campaigns of the Civil War. For the Regiment, Col. Appleton presented XXIV s&m^^^^^i Gen. Kobbe with a sword. Early in 1902 a Seventh Regt. Rough Riders' Class of fifty members was organized, exercising in Dur- land's Riding Academy. Maj. Gen. Roe on March 5th reviewed the Regiment. Veterans and members of the Regiment on the roll of the New York Athletic Club on February ist enjoyed their first annual dinner at the Club. Col. William L. Watson, ex-Colonel of the Thirteenth Regiment, N. G., N. Y., and an ex- member of the Seventh, died April 5th. Other distinguished ex-members of the Regiment who died in 1902 were Gen. Livingstone Sat- terlee, died April 2d, and Gen. Egbert L. Viele, April 22d, who in 1861 and 1862 commanded the Seventh's Tenth Company. On April 25th the Regiment was reviewed by Mayor Seth Low. The Regiment's Baseball team, on May 7th, at Annapolis, defeated the nine of the Naval Cadets by a score of 10 to 7. The Regi- ment paraded on Decoration Day and on May 27th in the Division parade which received the delegates from France to the unveiling at Washington of the monument to Count Roch- ambeau. At Creedmoor, May 14th and 15th, the Regiment qualified as marksmen 900 out of 901 men who were present. On Decoration Day the Cadets at West Point defeated the Seventh's Baseball nine by a score of 7 to 2. The event of 1902 with the Seventh was its trip to Gettysburg; there on Sept. 19th, in a parade of the Grand Army of the Republic and National Guard organizations, the Seventh was the guard of honor to Governor Odell of New York, Governor Stone of Pennsylvania, and Governor Murphy of New Jersey. On Decem- ber i6th at inspection there were present 997; absent 7 ; total 1004. The first review of 1903 was on Jan. 30th by Adjt. Gen. Henry. By signing, on Jan. 21st, a new militia bill, introduced in the House of Representatives by Gen. Charles Dick of Ohio, and in the U. S. Senate by Senator Joseph R. Hawley of Connecticut, President Roosevelt concluded an effort prolonged for years to re- duce the nation's militia — then of 115,000 men — to a standard, and, to an extent, a homogen- eous institution with a recognized co-relation to the regular military establishment. The high plane already attained by the N. Y., N. G., caused it to be less afifected by the new law's provisions than the militia of other states. The total strength of the N. Y., N. G., September 3th, 1902, was 14,431. General Ferdinand P. Earle, an ex-member of the Seventh, died Jan. 3rd. Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaflfee, U. S. A., commanding the Department of the East, on March 3d reviewed the Regiment at the ar- mory. A review on April 15th by Senator Chauncey M. Depew was an unusually inter- esting occasion. The "middies" at Annapolis, on April loth, in a baseball game defeated the Regiment's nine by a score of 8 to i. The Regiment's tour of camp duty, June 20th to 27th inclusive, was memorable for its almost unchanging conditions of cold, rain, mud and misery. On Decoration Day the Regiment's ball team at West Point defeated the cadets' nine by a score of 2 to o. The Memorial Day parade of 1903 was marked by the unveiling of Augustus St. Gaudens' statue of Gen. William T. Sherman in the Plaza, Fifth Avenue and Fifty-ninth St. The forty-fourth games of the Regiment's Athletic Association, December 5th, were unusually successful; six regimental records were broken. At Creedmoor, 1903, the Regiment qualified 1007 marksmen, 279 sharpshooters, 70 experts and 35 distinguished experts. Maj. George W. Rand, 201st N. Y. V. in the Spanish-American War, and for nearly ten years commander of Co. F, died suddenly on Jan. 19th, 1904; his death was the cause of great grief to all in the Regiment. At inspec- tion, Jan. 18th, there were present 967; absent 11; total 978. The Regiment was reviewed on Jan. 29th by Maj .-Gen. Henry C. Corbin, U. S. A., commanding the Department of the East. On Feb. loth Maj. -Gen. Daniel E. Sick- les, U. S. A., reviewed the Regiment ; a feature was Gen. Sickles' speech in presenting for the family of the late Col. John W. French, 22nd U. S. Inf., and a graduate of Co. F, a portrait of Col. French to the Regiment. On March 24th the Regiment was reviewed by Mayor George B. McClellan. The celebration by the Regiment's Veterans on April 19th, 1904, of the anniversary of the Seventh's departure for war in 1861 was participated in by the Regi- ment's active members : a feature was the ap- pearance of and an address from ex-Lieut- Todd, "the oldest living member," who joined the Regiment — then the 27th — in 1841. Cadet ball players at Annapolis, on May 8th, defeated the Regiment's team by a score of 10 to 2. On May nth a tie game of baseball — score 4 to 4 — was played with the cadets at West Point. At Creedmoor in August the Regiment's rifle- men won the First Brigade match and the Ma- jor General's skirmish match with the best score on record ; the Regiment was second in both the State and Adjutant General's matches. The event of 1904 was the review of. the Regiment, Oct. 6th, by Colonel Sir Howard Vincent, for twenty years colonel of the Queen's Westminster Volunteers. Sir Howard announced the oflfer by the Q. W. V. of a sil- ver shield for an annual international competi- tion in rifle shooting between the Seventh and the Queen's Westminster Volunteers. On Oct. 19th the Regiment formed part of the escort in the military funeral of Brig.-Gen. William XXV Scott Worth, U. S. A. (retired) who died Oct. i6th, in accordance with General Worth's wish. The friendship between Gen. Worth and the Seventh had been warm and long. The fifteenth year of Col. Appleton's ser- vice as Commander of the Seventh was cele- brated happily on Jan. 24th, 1905, at the Ar- mory, in the presence, it was estimated, of about ten thousand people. Upon this occa- sion the equestrian portrait of Colonel Apple- ton, painted by Richard Creifelds, for the first time was exhibited. Lt.-Col. Kipp, for the Regiment, presented Col. Appleton with a uni- que and artistic memorial autograph album containing the signatures of all the active members of the Regiment. At its annual in- spection the Regiment reported present 989; absent 9; total 998; percentage 99.09. Col. Frederick A. Smith, 8th U. S. Inf., stationed at Governor's Island, on Feb. 17th reviewed the Seventh. On March 2d ex-Captain William C. Casey, of Co. I, died. Capt. Casey was one of the best line officers of the Seventh's many. On April 24th ex-Adjt. George J. Weaver died. The departure of the Regiment for the front in 1861 was celebrated on April 26th, 1905, by a memorable reunion of Veterans, Actives and guests at the Hotel Astor. Brevet Maj.-Gen. George Moore Smith, on April loth, reviewed the Regiment. The Regiment's appearance on May 9th and nth at Creedmoor was signalized by Co. C breaking Creedmoor records in the skirmish firing — an average of 40.02 made by 90 men ; 75 per cent, of all shots fired hitting the target. On May 13th the cadets at West Point defeated the Seventh's baseball team by a score of 9 to i. The Regiment's tour of camp duty at Peekskill, June 10-17 inclusive, was re- membered as both beneficial and pleasant. July 1905 was the month of the Regimental Rifle team's memorable visit to the Queen's Westminster Volunteers and the international match which was won by our English hosts by a score of 1490 to 1480. The hospitality and social pleasures heaped upon the Regiment's representatives exceeded anything in the his- tory of the Regiment. On August 9th died General Emmons Clark, for twenty-five years, 1859-84, the commander and also the able and faithful historian of the Regiment. General Clark was buried with full military honors by the Regiment on Aug. 12th in Trinity Ceme- tery. At Creedmoor, Aug. 3, 4 and 5, the Regi- ment's riflemen won the State, the Brigade and the Major-General's matches. In Oct. the Seventh Regiment Gazette started its twen- tieth volume ; Vol. i. No. i, was published Dec. 4th, 1886. The Regiment's Athletic games, December i6th, were successful and on Dec. i6th there was an interesting dual athletic meeting between the Seventh and 23d regiments the late color-sgt. peter braisted, who "served with the colors" for over fifty years. at the latter's armory in Brooklyn. The history of the Regiment in its centen- nial year — 1906 — can be briefly written, for at the date of writing, its Centennial celebration and the coming visit and return match of the rifle team of the Queen's Westminster Volun- teers are yet to come. Governor Higgins on Jan. i2th, 1906, reviewed the Regiment and it was inspected Jan. 30th by Col. J. Wray Cleve- land for the State, and Capt. Bishop, U. S. A., for the War Department ; there were present 978 ; absent 6 ; total 984. In average attendance at drills in January of its centennial year, the Seventh led the regiments of the N. G., N. Y., its percentage, 94. Brevet Second Lieut. John M. Smith, long a Drum Major of the Regiment and a veteran of the Seminole and Civil wars, died March 4th. Co. E was the escort in the military honors due his rank at his funeral, March 8th. The Regiment during the Spring of 1906 was preoccupied with preparations for its Centennial Celebration. The History of the Uniform of the 7 th Regiment from 1806-1906 . By Captain D. W. C. Falls. When the first four companies of what is now the 7th Reg't were organized in 1806 as a battahon of artillery, they were equipped in the uniform for state troops of that branch of the service. With our present-day regulations, in which every item of the uniform and equipment is given with the greatest detail, the bill of dress as published in those days seems a most casual sort of an afTair. The state regulations simply prescribed the following, apparently leaving the details to be arranged between the recruit and his tailor: "A blue artillery coat with artillery buttons, red trimmings. A cocked hat with tall white feather, and white vest and trousers." In 18 12, the battalion was attached to the nth Reg't of Artillery, but no change was made in the uniform until 1814, when the following order was issued on Oct. 12th: "In future on all dress parades, the battalion with field-pieces will appear in blue pantaloons and regulation artillery coat, hat and plume, and the battalion with small arms with white pantaloons. Coat, hat, etc., as above." On Feb. 13th, 1815, a complete change was made and an entire new uniform adopted for the nth Reg't. The hat was known as the "Yeo- man" style, "jYz inches high, made of leather bound with brass and very heavy. It was elab- orately trimmed with yellow cord braided and festooned with tassels on the right side. The artillery blue coat was retained, but modernized in cut and long boots were worn outside the white or blue pantaloons. On May 29th, 1821, the pan- taloons were ordered to be worn over the boots instead of inside, in accordance with the unani- mous wish of the Regiment. The commanding officer. Colonel Benedict, was much opposed to this innovation, and at the end of the order gives as his reason, "that such a change will not have the same martial and soldier-like appearance as the present." In 1822, a new and more attractive uniform was talked of, and the discussions and difiference of opinion on this subject were' the cause of the movement which finally resulted in the with- drawal from the nth Reg't of the 2nd Bat- talion and the organization of the Battalion of National Guards. The old uniform was worn on the start, until an accident gave to the organiza- tion its gray uniform, the color and general cut of which is still retained. On the morning of a parade for the reception of Lafayette, in August, 1824, Sergeant Philetus H. Holt'of the 4th Com- pany left his residence and proceeded through the streets to procure his uniform coat, which had been sent on the previous day for some re- pairs to his tailor in Franklin Square. He was dressed for parade (with the exception of the coat) in the old full-dress uniform of the nth Regiment (white trousers, white cross-belts, hat and plume). Sergeant Holt was a flour merchant and the business coat he wore, which he intended to exchange upon arriving at the tailors, was- of gray cloth with metal buttons and short skirts, made to fit closely and button high — being in all respects admirably adapted for military pur- poses. As he passed the store c^f Major Prosper M. Wetmore, he encountered that gentleman with some other officers, who were at once at- tracted by the neat and novel appearance of th& garment. He was halted, and the coat under- went a rigid and critical inspection. With this business coat as a pattern, a gray military coat was made ; and at a meeting of the new battalion at the Shakespeare Tavern, on Aug. 30, 1824, it was received with great favor and without a dissenting voice was adopted as the future uni- form of the National Guards. Further changes were made in a new bell- crowned hat with the cipher N. G. on the fronts and the cross-belts were done away with. A body-belt of white webbing was adopted, with the cartridge box and bayonet sheath suspended therefrom. White cotton-duck trousers were al- ways worn, and in a newspaper account of the Evacuation Day celebration in November, 1825, it speaks of the severe cold, and the suflfering of the troops who paraded in white trousers and without overcoats. The battalion was raised to a regiment in May, 1826, and given the number 27. and a new bill of dress was published by the Board of Officers. Little change was made in the general style and color, but for the first time great care was taken to explain every detail, so that in future there might be absolute uniformity of cut and finish. A great innovation was the uniforming of the surgeons the same as the other stafif offi- cers of the regiment. Previous to this, the medi- cal officers had always had a distinctive uniform, and there was much criticism over the new de- parture. In August, 1826, a newspaper account of a detachment of the regiment going to Stuy- vesant Creek for target practice, speaks of their appearing for the first time in the new gray un- dress cap, white pantaloons and vest, and white roundabouts or shell-jackets. The cap was re- tained, but no mention is made again in any of the bills of dress of the white roundabouts. At a special meeting held Nov. 14, 1829,. a proposition to procure gray trousers was agi- ^^5?^gfH=f?l^^i&;^i©a^^^^ XXVII leofe - I si>5" 1815 - \Q%^. I B2,A- - i&StS STAFF OFFICtr? (834-- IQ^b ENCiNErR CORPS i85-*-l86a JCXVIU tated. There was much opposition, and a motion to adopt them for the next inspection was lost, but permission was granted to those who desired to wear the gray trousers to do so. What the ef- fect was with this freedom of individual ideas as to the proper trousers to be worn, there is no record. The regulations at this period as to the wearing of uniforms appear to have been very lax. It is a noticeable fact that nearly all the ■drills ordered during the year 1829 were in citi- zen's dress or a mixture of the civic and military and the following extract from an order shows that even parades were made in this manner : "27th Reg't N. Y. State Artillery, New York, May i6th, 1829. Regimental Order. This regiment will assemble, on Thursday, the 23rd inst., at 4 P. M., at Washington Parade Ground, in citizen's dress with cap and pompon. Officers and Sergeant-Major will wear side-arms. All non-commissioned officers and privates will appear with musket, bayonet-belt and cartridge- box. By order of L. Hart, Colonel. v W. P. Millard, Adjutant." The idea was economy and the saving of the uniforms for gala occasions, but the records show th'at it was never popular with the officers and men of the Regiment. In March, 1829, the 8th Co. selected a belt- plate with the initials N. G. EIGHT. This style of plate was subsequently adopted by the other companies and worn by the Regiment until, by the adoption of the name National Guard by the entire militia of the State in 1862, it became necessary to substitute the letter of the company upon the belt-plate. In December, 1829, the 8th Co., dissatisfied with the individual ideas as to the wearing of gray trousers, made it compul- sory for all members to procure them, and thev were soon followed by the other companies and the gray trousers became a part of the uniform of the Regiment. In June, 1831, the Bill of Dress was revised by a committee and approved as amended. The changes were immaterial, ex- •cept in the following cases : As the members fur- nished their own arms, and as the muskets of the Regiment were therefore of divers patterns, the new Bill of Dress ordered that "all muskets other than the U. S. pattern be excluded for any who may hereafter become members." Provision was also made for a knapsack, but there were two patterns allowed. Companies had their choice, "but every member of the same company had to •conform to the style adopted by that company. During the year 1834, there was much agita- tion on the uniform question. Companies wero allowed to adopt special articles of dress and ■equipment, and then would try to have the other •companies do the same . In July the 4th Co. adopted a drooping white plume, to be worn on company parades, and also a gray fatigue cap copied from the French. The 7th Co. had a gray fatigue jacket. There was such a difference now in many of the details of equip- ment, that the 6th Co. requested a general com- mittee of conference on the subject of changes in the Bill of Dress. The committee used to as- semble at Stoneall's Shakespeare Tavern, but its meetings were far from harmonious and it was not until 1835 that the new revised Bill of Dress was published. The dress uniform as then adopted is the same with some slight additions and alterations as worn by the Regiment to-day. The full-dress hat prescribed of course is different, and all field and staff officers wore cocked hats with white cock-feather plumes 8 inches high. Under arms and accoutrements we find that men must be pro- vided with "priming wire and brush," "a leather stock should be worn under the collar;" that "N. C. officers should have a gilt star on the top of each epaulette to distinguish them," and "all staff 'ifefficers wear aigulettes of gold on the right shoulder, and the N. C. S. aigulettes of black and white cord on the left shoulder." All these have been abolished as changes have become neces- sary to conform to the designations of rank as prescribed by the U. S. Regulations. Active measures were at once instituted in all the companies to secure conformity to the new Bill of Dress, and in less than three months the Regiment was prepared in the uniform as prescribed. In June, 1836, the 8th Co. adopted a gray fatigue cap, similar to the one worn by the 4th Co., and this cap was subsequently approved by the whole Regiment. In April, 1837, the 5th Co. adopted a gray fatigue jacket, it being optional with the members to procure it. In November of the same year, the 8th Co. adopted a different jacket, which subsequently became a part of the regimental uniform and was worn without change until it was abolished by the Board of Officers in 1900. In 1839, the 8th Co. appeared at company parades in a new style of uniform hat. This hat was proposed for the whole Regiment, which led to a fierce and bitter controversy. Four companies favored it and four were against it, and it was not until Febru- ary, 1842, that it was finally adopted. At this time the cipher N. G. was presented by the 8th Co. to be used for ornamental purposes instead of the bursting bomb, and this at once was re- ceived with favor and adopted. Just before these changes, there had been others agitated. A blue fatigue coat and cap for officers, a camp coat, and the advisability of se- curing some kind of an overcoat. A special com- mittee was apppointed and though samples were made up and submitted, the time had not arrived iSfo/ (OVE-I^CO/KT) 'C"f^ 1865- - ia&6 HO\AyiTZ£-|? COHP5 1876-1893^ XXX for their successful introduction into the Regi- ment. There had been so many changes in the Bill of Dress, that in 1843 it was again revised and the changes and additions mentioned above embodied in it. Though the object of this re- vision was to secure uniformity, it does not seem that this was entirely successfully carried out in the new Bill of Dress. Though the greatest care is taken to describe the new fatigue uni- form for the officers and men of the line, the Field and Staff are directed to wear "a fatigue uniform as determined on by them." which led to further discord and the exploiting of indi- vidual ideas. This continued for over a year, and in 1844 the gray fatigue jacket for line officers was discarded and all officers adopted for fatigue wear the blue frock coat and cap of the United States Army pattern. The dress hat as worn by the line of the Regiment was also at this time adopted by the Field officers and Adjutant, the other members af the Staff still retaining the cocked hat with white plume. The Bill of Dress was amended in the spring of 1846. As amended, all commissioned staff officers were directed to wear the same hat as the Field and Line, except the surgeons. The old ideas about surgeons wearing a distinctive uniform still had many firm supporters in the Regiment, and the medical officers were com- pelled to retain the cocked hats. It was not pre- scribed "for all officers to wear a black body-belt and sash for fatigue," "mounted officers a white body-belt instead of a shoulder belt," and "Field officers and Adjutant to wear sabres." On July 27, 1847, the 27th Reg't became the 7th Reg't but no alterations were made in the uniform ex- cept the changing of the number on the dress hat: Previous to 1849, the belts of the Regiment were of white webbing. In July of that year the present white leather belts were adopted, as well as a new knapsack of the square box pat- tern surmounted with a false roll to resemble a blanket. Belts and knapsacks of these patterns had previously been adopted by the 8th Co. and worn at company parades in 1848. After many unsuccessful efforts, the votes of the necessary number of companies were obtained in 1850 in favor of the adoption of an overcoat as part of the dress. The 8th Co., which had been a pioneer in the movement, yielded its preference for a loose coat as soon as it was ascertained that the majority favored a tight fitting one. The style of overcoat as adopted then was worn without change until it was discarded to take the State coat in 1905. In 1851, and again in 1852, com- mittees had been appointed to recommend a new" dress hat "more in conformity with the State Regulations and the prevailing style." Nothing however was accomplished until May, 1853, when a new hat which complied to those con- ditions was adopted. In December, 1854, there were regulations issued as to the wearing of the uniform, in which there were many peculiarities. While sergeants were required to wear both cross and waist-belts with the overcoat, for some unknown reason privates were directed to wear the cross-belts only. To use the words of one of the officers, "A more complete arrangement to secure a slov- enly and unsoldierly appearance could not be imagined." It was also ordered that the full dress hat should be worn with fatigue uniform at evening drills, though the men were supplied with fatigue caps. These regulations were most unpopular, and as no good reasons could be given by the Board of Officers for making these changes, the order was soon rescinded. In Jan- uary, 1856, the Regiment adopted a new fatigue cap, blue for the officers, gray for the men, of the French chasseur pattern. In 1859, a trifling change was made in it to make it conform more closely to that worn by the French army, and this cap with a slightly lower crown is still worn by the Regiment. Several companies had been using a black body-belt for company drills, and this was adopted at the same time by the entire Regiment to be worn at drill. The breaking out of the Civil War, and the campaign of 1861, effected a revolution in re- spect to uniforms and equipments. The white cross-belts were abolished, a black body-belt with bayonet sheath and cartridge-box was adopted ; upon the fatigue cap the figure 7 was substi- tuted for the company number, and upon the knapsack, black straps instead of white. The dress uniform, although not abolished by any formal vote, was laid aside for the time being and the gray fatigue uniform was worn only, on all occasions either of duty or ceremony, through- out the period of the war. At the close of the war, the members of the Regiment decided to again equip themselves with a dress uniform. The older members were in favor of going back to the old uniform, but the majority, many of whom had joined since the war began, favored the French chasseur style, and this was adopted in August, 1865. The uniform was gray with black trimmings, black body-belt, black dress hat with black plume. The Regi- ment appeared for the first time in the new uni- form Oct. 20, 1865, and it did not secure popu- lar approval. To the exempt and veteran mem- bers such radical changes in the uniform were unacceptable and distasteful as destructive to old and honored associations, while the friends of the Regiment pronounced it sombre and unbe- coming. The officers and members who had advocated the new style defended it on the XXXI :3>-W.C"I^ 33i>vr.-F" SUMJHEp UNIFOMA l8S5-l'»0O RELO SERVICE 18- record for one mile roller skate event. Capt. J. Henry Townsend commanded from July 16, 1898. to Nov. I. 1900. when promoted to the Fifth ■ XXXVIU ^^m^^mmmi brigade Staff. His ist Lts. were John R. Cummings, Jan. 26, 1899, to Nov. 6, 1899; and George A. Schastey, Dec. 14, 1899, to Dec. 20, 1900; and 2nd Lts. George A. Schastey, March 9, 1899, to Dec. 14, 1899, and John L. Jordan, Jan. 2 < 1900, to Feb. 16, 1903. During the strike at the Croton Dam, April, 1900, Companies A, B and C, under command of Major Conover were stationed at the quarry about six miles from Croton Dam. Our present Captain, George A. Schastey, assumed command on Dec. 20, 1900, and under him have served as 1st Lts., Paul R. Towne, Jan. 25, 1901 to Sept. 29, 1905; Lt. Towne was Cpl. of Co. B, also 2nd Lt. in the 201 N. Y. V., during the Spanish-American War; Lyman O. Fisk, Nov. 14, 1905; his 2d Lts. wer# John L. Jordan. Lyman O. Fisk, Mar. 27, 1903 to Nov. 14, 1905; and Horace L. Naisawald, Jan. 9, 1903. To the zeal and unselfish devotion for the welfare of the First Company our Captain stands as a true mark of a man with a purpose. Discouragement faced him on all sides: for a time wholesale honorable discharges were given faster than recruits were made, despite the enlistment of many new men. However, our Captain, by his constant attention to all branches of Company life was enabled soon to bring the Com- pany to its present state of efficiency. In the games of Dec. 5, 1901, George C. Blad- worth in the 93 yard race equalled the record. In the spring games of 1901 the much coveted Nesbitt Trophy was won by our athletes and our team dur- ing these games won the only "tent-raising" contest ever held in the Armory. Bright indeed and true its course must be the star that guides the destiny of our Company and Regiment; and if true the saying of the Bard of Avon, "It's not the stars but the man," then truly must those that have gone before us been men of worth and will, for surely they builded well what we now enjoy. Let those who are to make the history of the second hun- dred years keep before them the examples of the past and live always up to "Pro Patria et Gloria." C'opyriKhted Photo. byAlman& Co.,1905 SEVENTH REGIMENT'S 1905 INTERNATIONAL RIFLE TEAM. Pvt. D. C. Meyer. Cpl. Short. Lt. Uhl. Cpl. Suydam. Lt. Barnard. Pvt. Robinson. Capt. McLean. Capt. Underwood. Capt. McAlpjn. Lt. Crall. Lt. Beach. The Second Company^ Seventh Regiment Ky Henry B. Heylman. Out of the echoing past, we hear again that insolent shot, whose rumblings have now vibrated down through a century. The story of those perilous times, giving birth to accentuated patriotic manifestations and culminating in the organization of a defense for our homes and our firesides, shall crfttimes be retold during ouff festivities. Prosperity is born in adversity, as peace in war ; and from out those dark days of bitterness and intense anxiety have sprung that love and ad- miration for a worthy foe, which has been sub- stantially evidenced by our recent inter-regimental relations;" and in addition thereto that perfection of organization, of which a part is known as "the Second Company, second to none and second in name only." THE MASONIC NEW YORK ARTILLERY. The excitement caused by the persistence of Great Britain in her search of American vessels to take from them any British subjects serving therein, the opening of hostilities in April, 1806, that led to the War of 1812, and the dif?iculties and dangers likely to result from it, directed the attention of the patriotic young men of New- York to military organization. Large accessions to the ranks of those companies already in suc- cessful existence immediately followed, and new companies were promptly organized. On Tues- day of the following week. May 6, 1806, the Masonic New York Artillery, now the Second Company of the Seventh Regiment, commenced its existence. The following young men assembled at St. John's Hall in Frankfort Street near City Hall Park to organize a new company of artillery : Philip Becanon. public house, St. John's Hall. John Fouston, watchmaker, i Frankfort St. William Welch, watchmaker, William St. Barnet Anderaise, merchant tailor, Pearl St. John Bolen, turner, 76 Chatham St. Robert Rhodes, furniture dealer, 61 Beekman Street. Noel Blanche, chocolate manufacturer, 21 Beekman St. James Hewitt, music dealer, 59 Maiden Lane. Edward Rockwell, manufacturing jeweler, 4 Park St. George Burchill, grocer, 182 Front St. D. Ferren, public house, 19 Chatham Row. A roll of parchment, which original roll is now in our possession, had been procured and prepared, and the above-named gentlemen attached their names to the following: "We the undersigned do voluntarily annex our names under Captain Com- pany, by the name of the MASONIC NEW YORK ARTILLERIE commanded by General Jacob Morton, and sev- erally engaged to comply with the laws of the State of New York for organizing and regulating the Militia of the said State." The young men who founded the Masonic New York Artillery were of the best class of mechan- ics and tradesmen — a class to which New York owes much of its wealth and greatness. They were also members of the Masonic Order — Philip Becanon and Barnet Anderaise being prominent officers of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and their connection with that order sug- gested the name of the new company, and secured its unanimous adoption. They entered upon the no small task of organizing a military companv with an enthusiasm and earnestness worthy of their patriotic purpose, and by the 4th of July they had enrolled a sufficient number of members to insure its success, and had made arrangements for its complete equipment. James Hewitt, Barnet Anderaise and Edward Rockwell were the leading spirits in the work of organiza- tion, and their remarkable activity, energy and liberality at this period entitle them to be named as the founders of the Second Company. Just prior to 1806 the uniformed militia of New York consisted of "The regiment of Ar- tillery," the "Second Regiment of Artillery," a regiment of infantry, two or three companies of cavalry, and several companies of infantry, in- dependent and unattached. The Artillery regi- ments were under command of Brig.-Gen. Jacob Morton, prominent as a politician, a leader in everv public movement and of high social posi- tion in addition to holding the highest office in the Masonic institution in the State of New York. JAMES HEWITT, FIRST CAPTAIN. ( 1S07-S.) Headquarters — St. John's Hall. Twenty-four names having been enrolled and the company having been inspected and accepted, a meeting was held in July for the election of officers, which resulted in the unanimous choice of James Hewitt as captain, Barnet Anderaise as second ieutenant, and Edward Rockwell as order- ly sergeant. The first lieutenancy for the time remained vacant. The selection of officers was eminently judicious. Although at this period, it was a prevailing practice to confer the offices of military organizations upon those who could con- tribute most liberally to their support, the Mason- ic New York Artillery was not thereby prevented from bestowing its honors upon those who merit- ed them. Hewitt, Anderaise and Rockwell were men of ability, energy, social standing and prop- erty. A new regiment for Morton's Brigade, to be called the Third Regiment, New York Artillery, was being organized at this time, and the Masonic New York Artillery consented to take a place m its ranks, but as its organization was not com- pleted until the spring of 1807, the company re- mained until that time independent and unattach- ed. But the members of the Masonic New York Artillery procured their uniforms at once and, through the influence of Gen. Morton, were en- abled to obtain a supply of arms. The uniform consisted of a three-cornered hat of the Revolu- tionary style, with a tall, white feather, tipped with red, blue coat with artillery buttons, and trimmed with red, white trousers and high-top boots. The arms were of an old pattern of smooth-bore flint locks, and would at this day be considered less dangerous to an enemy than to those who handled and discharged them. Each regiment of artillery in Morton's Brigade con- sisted of a battalion with field-pieces, and a bat- talion with small arms. The Masonic New York Artillery decided, though not unanimously, in favor of small arms, and from that day to this, the Company, though nominally artillery, has drilled as infantry or light infantry. On Nov. 25, 1806, the Masonic New York Artillery paraded with Gen. Morton's Brigade, and its officers and members spared no eflforts to make its first public appearance creditable and successful. With the advantage of new uniforms and new arms, it compared favorably with any company in the Brigade, and Gen. Morton per- sonally complimented its oflFcers upon the fine ap- pearance of the new Company. At the conclu- sion of the parade, an elegant stand of colors was presented to Gen. Morton's Brigade in the Cit/ Hall Park, by De Witt Clinton, Mayor of New York, in behalf of the Corporation. It was this same De Witt Clinton, who as governor, on the Twentieth anniversary of our enrolling, issued the following order, which gave birth to the Seventh, as a regiment : STATE OF NEW YORK— GENERAL ORDERS. Headquarters, Albany, May 6, 1825. The Commander-in-Chief hereby directs that the Battalion of National Guards in the City of New York, now under the command of Lt.-Col. Prosper M. Wet- more, and attached to the First Brigade of New York Artillery, be organized into a new regiment to be de- nominated the Twenty-Seventh Regiment of Artillery. By order of THE COMMAKDER-IN-CHIEF. N. T. Beck, Adjutant-General. At the close of the year, twenty-eight men had been enrolled and the Masonic New York Ar- tillery had commenced its career with flattering prospects. That it might not be inferior to any in military acquirements, the Company resolved to drill regularly once a month. .ANDREW SITCHKR, COLONEL, 3D REGT. N. Y. ARTILLERY. The Third Regiment of Artillery, under the authority of a special act of the Legislature, com- pleted its organization in the spring of 1807, and Andrew Sitcher was commissioned as its col- onel. Gen. Morton had been untiring in his ef- forts for its complete organization, and it parad- ed for the first time on the 4th of July as a part of his Brigade. To this Regiment, the Masonic N. Y. Artillery, the officers of which had been commissioned by the Governor on the 6th of April, was now officially attached. When it be- came a part of the Third Regiment, the Masonic N. Y. Artillery gradually lost its original name, and was familiarly known in military circles as "Captain Hewitt's Company." Drills became more frequent, and on the anniversary of Evacua- tion Day, 1807, forty members paraded in its ranks. The Second Company drilled frequently at St. John's Hall, and besides participating in the usual parades, united with the Third Regi- ment in several field-drills for instruction. In the spring of 1809, the relations between the United States and Great Britain assumed a more peaceful aspect ; and, on the 6th of May, a General Order was issued, directing that the New York quota of volunteers and militia be no longer held in readiness for active service. Captain Hewitt, an Englishman by birth, was actuated by the purest patriotism, and as soon as the danger which threatened the country seemed to have passed away he retired from his com- mand. As an officer he was distinguished for ex- ecutive ability, which in the early days of the Company was of incalculable value ; and though not remarkable for military accomplishments, he was considered an able and capable soldier. BARNET ANDERAISE, 2ND CAPTAIN. (1809-1813.) Headquarters — St. John's Hall. In October, Captain Hewitt resigned his com- mission. At an election, held at St. John's Hall in November, Lt. Barnet Anderaise was elected captain ; Lt. Edward Rockwell, ist Lt., and Jere- miah Vanderbilt, 2nd.-Lt. As was the custom at that period, the election was followed by a colla- tion, at which the newly-elected officers thanked the members of the Company for their support and confidence, and pledged a faithful and ener- getic performance of their new duties. In April, 1812, a new regiment was officially recognized as the Eleventh Regiment N. Y. Ar- tillery, and Major Harsen, of the Third N. Y. Artillery, was on the 23rd of May commissioned as its colonel. Col. Harsen was one of the foun- ders of the Third Regiment and had been one of its most influential and popular officers and the flower of its soldiery followed him to his new ^^6i^PF!H^I xli command. From the date of its organization, the Eleventh Regiment assumed a leading posi- tion in the militia of New York, and maintained its popularity unimpaired until 1824, when its Second Battalion became the National Guards, the nucleus of the famous Seventh Regiment. By the unanimous consent of its members, the Second Company was transferred from the Third to the. Eleventh Regiment. Immediately after the declaration of war Lt. Vanderbilt was in command of the detachment, (its full quota,) furnished by the Second Com- pany, which after a brief sojourn at the Batterv was conveyed by schooner to Staten Island to garrison Fort Richmond, and thereafter with sixty-one men. one of the largest companies, was stationed with its regiment at Bedloe's Island until the muster out. Capt. Anderaise was a man of fine abilities, and an accomplished soldier. To him the Com- pany is chiefly indebted for its origin ; his activity and energy secured its early prosperity and his name must ever rank among the most distinguish- ed in its history for devotion to its interests and earnest efforts for its welfare. As an officer, he was intelligent and capable, and as an instructor, he had no superior in the Brigade of Artillery. He maintained and improved the drill and disci- pline of the company. EDWARD ROCKWELL, 3RD CAPTAIN. (1813-I5.) Headquarters — St. John's Hall. (Cornelius Harsen, Colonel.) Immediately after the return of the Second Company from Bedlow's Island, it was proposed by Capt. Anderaise that its muskets be exchanged for field-pieces, and that it become in fact, as it had always been in name, an artillery company. Though it was earnestly advocated by Capt. An- deraise, a majority expressed a preference for the musket, and voted against any change. As Col. Harsen was anxious to increase the nth Regi- ment to two full battalions of four companies each, and as the Second was comparatively a large company, it was finally decided that .'t should be divided, and that those who preferred artillery proper should follow Capt. Anderaise and be attached to the First Battalion, while those who preferred the musket should remain with Lieutenants Rockwell and Vanderbilt in the Second Battalion. This arrangement was com- pleted ; Capt. Anderaise received a new commis- sion as capt. in the ist Battalion of the i ith Reg't, and Lt. Rockwell was commissioned as captain in the 2nd Battalion. As the majority of the Second Company remained with Capt. Rock- well and continued in possession of the arms which it had used since organization in 1806, it was amicably conceded that Capt. Rockwell's Company should also retain the original roll, and be regarded the legitimate successor of the old Masonic N. Y. Artillerv. While again mustered in the service of the United States, after the capture of Washington in 1814, the Second Company labored four days upon the fortifications at Brooklyn, performed twelve days' garrison duty at the north Batter\' (near foot of Hubert Street and North River), and attended punctually the daily drills and par- ades. Though one of the smallest companies, it performed in the most creditable manner its full share of regimental duty, and by its spirit and ac- tivity compensated for whatever it lacked in numbers. Except when on duty at the North Battery, the time devoted to military affairs by the members of the Second Company, averaged about four hours daily, and all were enabled to give proper attention to their domestic affairs and ordinary business pursuits. Trade and com- merce were completely prostrated, and for that reason the tour of duty in 1814 was not a heavy tax upon the time and means of the rank and file. Capt. Rockwell resigned his commission at the close of the war on account of failing health, and the probability that the country would not again require the active services of the militia, which he had served for nine years with remark- able faithfulness and devotion. Though not a brilliant officer, Capt. Rockwell was always prompt, punctual and attentive, and was per- fectly familiar with the duties of the soldier and the military tactics of the period. He also pos- sessed fine business talents and rare executive ability. CHRISTOPHER WOLFE, 4TH CAPTAIN. (1815-I9.) Headquarters — St. John's Hall and Harmony Hall. Thomas R. Mercein, Colonel, nth Reg't. N. Y. Artillery. In common with other military organizations, the Second Company was seriously embarrassed, at the close of the war, by the loss of many of its members ; and so weary of military duty were the young men of the city, that it was found im- possible to obtain recruits for its ranks. Bv resignation and desertion, its number was gradu- ally reduced, and, at the close of the year 1815, the Second Company could only muster twenty active members. Fortunately Capt. Wolfe, vice Rockwell re- signed, possessed not only the wealth, but the energy, ability, and ambition necessary to suc- cessfully command a company that was weak iii numbers and pecuniary resources, and carry it safely through a most critical period in its ex- istence. The uniform worn bv the Artillery of New York since 1806 was modified by adooting a new cap and other alterations: and St. John's Hall was forsaken for Harmonv Hall on William St., near Frankfort St., for Second Company head- quarters. xlii HlftEVLt^PI^^ GEORGE W. BROWN, COLONEL, (1817.) Capt. Wolfe, who ranks among its most dis- tinguished officers, served with marked abiHty as a lieutenant in the war of 1812, and, when peace was restored, accepted the command of the Com- pany and carried it successfully through a most critical period in its history. Almost alone and unaided, he sustained its sinking fortunes, and saved its name and Organization from extinction. For many years after his resignation of the Cap- taincy, his interest in the Company was unabated ; he paraded as a private in its ranks, attended its drills and meetings, and aided its finances. CHARLES HULLj 5TH CAPTAIN. (1819-23.) Headquarters — Harmony Hall and Dooley's Long Room. James Benedict, Colonel, nth Reg't. N. Y. Artillery. During the year 1820, seventeen new mem- bers were added. Although it could boast no progress or improvement in the military art, the Company was becoming popular and attractive for its life and gayety, and its members were rapidly acquiring the reputation of being rare good fellows, if not the best of soldiers. During the years 1821 and 1822, the Second Company creditably performed its part in all the drills, parades, and excursions of the regiment. Its numbers were not materially increased, and its drills were only respectably attended, but in all projects for pleasure and amusement, its mem- bers were notoriously prominent. In fact, the Company had been converted into a club, half social and half military, and during this unevent- ful period, its history furnishes few incidents of interest to the succeeding generation. In the spring of 182 1, its headquarters were removed from Harmony Hall to Dooley's Long Room in Duane and Anthony (now Worth) Streets. Captain Hull was a well-known and popular citizen, and an accomplished gentleman. He joined the Company and was rapidly promoted, at a period in the history of the militia, when wealth, social position, and personal popularity, rather than military knowledge and soldierly qualities, secured the posts of honor. Unfor- tunately, he was almost destitute of inclination for the details of drill and the routine of military duty, and during his administration, the company gradually lost its strictly military character, and acquired the habits and characteristics of a social and convivial association. JOHN TELFAIR, 6tH AND lOTH CAPTAIN. (1823-27.) Headquarters — Dooley's Long Room. Peter W. Spicer, Colonel, nth Reg't. N. Y. Artillery. It was in 1824 that the Marquis de Lafayette visited America ; and at the review the remark by some one regarding National Guards was electric — and the name of National Guards was enthusiastically adopted by the New Battalion mentioned hereafter. It was at this time that the gray uniform was adopted, and in the first turn- out thereafter, forty-eight men appeared in the ranks of which thirty-one were members of the Second Company ; and the whole was under the command of Captain Telfair, who provided the cash for the uniforms and collected it piecemeal. The great event of this season was the develop- ment and consummation of the plans for the formation of a new battalion, formerly the Second Battalion of the nth Reg't., then detached there- from and temporarily attached to the Second Reg't of Infantry commanded by Col. Manly. So much ill feeling was created over questions of seniority that they welcomed the order that shortly detached the battalion of National Guards and made it a distinct organization, subsequently known as the Twenty-seventh Regiment. It was after this that for business meetings and elections the Headquarters were changed to Shakespere Tavern at the south-west corner of Fulton and Nassau Sts., a land mark now famous in the his- tory of the Seventh Regiment, as the place of re- organization on August 25, 1824, PROSPER M. WETMORE, COLONEL 27TH REG't. N. Y. In 1826, Baron Steuben's tactics were sup- planted by Scott's, and the uniform was again changed. Target excursions and other entertain- ments were numerous ; and on Independence Dav and Evacuation Day anniversaries the regular parades were made in this and for many years thereafter. In 1827, by-laws were adopted which make curious reading to-day. Although the history of the Second Company up to this point has been that of the tributarv which flowed into and made up the stream now become a full grown river, from this time on, its history is swallowed up in that of the greater or- ganization. Its Captains, (7) Sidney P. In- graham in 1826, (8) Ezra F. Raymond in 1827, (9) Richard Ellison in 1828, (6) 'and ( 10) John Telfair again in 1833, (n) John Cinnmings and (12) William Williams in 1836, (11) and (13) John Cummings again in 1839, (14) Abram Dur- yee in 1844, (15) William H. Williams in 1845, (16) William A. Pond in 1849, (17) Alexander Shaler 1850, (18) Emmons Clark 1860, (19) Peter Palmer in 1864, (20) Charles S. Van Nor- den in 1867, (21) Henrv S. Steele in 1878, (22) Dpniel A. Nesbitt in 1889 and (23) James E. . Schuyler from 1897 to date, furnish a list of which we can be justly proud. The history of the Company during their sev- eral administrations is but a reflection of the captains themselves. The tastes of the Company were represented in these selections and the strength, ability, soldierly qualities and eff"orts of xliii the captains were the forces that made the Com- pany what it was. SIDNEY p. INGRAHAM, 7TH CAPTAIN. Headquarters — Dooley's Long Room. Capt. Ingraham not having served an appren- ticeship in the ranks of the Company had en- countered numerous difficulties. When elected to the captaincy he succeeded an officer of long experience and great personal popularity, and to this and to various other circumstances, must be attributed the decline in the prosperity of the Company during his administration. He was not a strict disciplinarian, nor a thorough military instructor. EZRA F. RAYMOND, 8tH CAPTAIN. Headquarters — Military Hall. Capt. Raymond was an accomplished, scientific, and practical soldier. With a large and valuable experience in other military organizations, he en- tered upon his duties in the Second Company, with energy and intelligence. But the thorough drill and discipline which he introduced, was not to the taste of some who had been accustomed to the free and easy military ways and manners of the last few years, and Capt. Raymond was deep- ly disappointed at the small attendance (fre- quently not more than six at a regular drill) and the general lack of military enthusiasm. His military pride would not allow him to remain in a position in which so few members enthusiastic- ally supported his laudable efforts, and the Sec- ond Company soon lost its able commandant. RICHARD ELLISON, QTH CAPTAIN. Headquarters — Chatham St., Corner of Mott, Stoneall's Shakespere Tavern and Milne's Tavern. Capt. Ellison was able and capable, but not as active, energetic, and enthusiastic as his position demanded. Elected its captain from the ranks of the Fourth Company, he cherished his early mili- tary attachment, and failed to transfer any great portion of his affection to the organization which had honored him with its highest office. The jealousy of the members of the Second Com- pany was naturally aroused, and the popularity of Capt. Ellison gradually waned until his resigna- tion was accepted with scarcely a regret. The drills held monthly during this period were at- tended frequently by less than 12 men, including officers. The first encampment — Camp Clinton, Poughkeepsie — was in 183 1, penalties being or- deried for all who did not attend. In all 256 attended, of which 22 were servants. The board of officers resolved in 1832, that the 27th Reg't heretofore known as the National Guards, should thereafter be called the National Guard. At inspection the Company paraded 2"] of the 435 present. JOHN TELFAIR, 6tH AND lOTH CAPTAIN. Headquarters — Enterpian Hall and Chamber's Sixth Ward Hotel. During both of the administrations of Capt. Telfair, the Second Company maintained a high state of prosperity ; for, although he was not a strict disciplinarian, nor fond of the details of drill, he had the happy faculty of attracting young men to his command. He belonged to that old school of officers, who loved the militia service for its sociability, its display, and its parades, rather than its drills or its military tactics ; and maintained a high social position. The first riot duty, at the Abolition Riots in 1834, was creditably perform- ed, as also in the riots of 1836. JOHN CUMMINGS, IITH AND I3TH CAPTAIN. Headquarters — Military Hall, Central Drill Rooms, Synn's Hotel, and Fusiliers' Armory. Capt. Cummings, a thorough practical and theoretical soldier, was active, prompt and intelli- gent in the discharge of his duties ; and his sound judgment and practical common sense, command- ed universal respect and attention. Though edu- cated in that old school, in which drill and disci- pline were secondary to conviviality and socia- bility ; he labored earnestly during his whole career, to elevate the military condition and stand- ing of the Co. His unselfish devotion to its inter- ests was remarkable. Tn the Croton Strike of 1840 no extensive duty was done. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, I2TH CAPTAIN Headquarters — Sixth Ward Hotel, Military Hall, and Central Drill Rooms. Capt. Williams was a good soldier, fond of military duty, familiar with military tactics, al- ways active and laborious and thoroughly de- voted to the welfare of his command. Unfortun- ately the financial troubles of 1837-38 prevented any important accessions to the ranks and caused the loss of many members previously enlisted, twelve men was the average attendance at drills. ABRAM DURYEE, I4TH CAPTAIN Headquarters — Columbian Hall. The election of Abram Duryee in 1840 to a lieutenancy marks an era in its history. Pre- viously to that time, it had not been distinguished for superiority in drill or discipline, but, like many other military organizations, was social rather than military in its character, and more fond of military display and its attendant amuse- ments than of the patient labor by which thorough solderly attainments are acquired. His advent inaugurated a complete revolution, and during the six years of his service as its lieutenant and captain, it was transformed into a thoroughly drilled and disciplined corps. Natural talent, remarkable enthusiasm, constant practice, anJ xliv I^^^^PI^I diligent study, made him a superior military in- structor, and a line officer of remarkable ac- complishments. During his administration, a spirit of military pride and emulation was aroused ; drills, which in former days had been considered a nuisance, became interesting as well as instructive ; inattention to duty was voted an offense, which merited the severest punish- ment; in short, Capt. Duryee, by faithful labor, intelligent management, and in the face of many difficulties and discouragements, elevated the Company to a most commanding position, and when promoted to the majority in 1845. he left it in the highest state of prosperity. Encamp- ments and target excursions were annual, one of the most prosperous being Camp Schuyler at Albany, with forty men in the Second's ranks. WILLIAM H. WILLIAMS, I5TH CAPTAIN. Headquarters — St. John's Hall and Mercer House. Capt. Williams, found it no easy task to follow in the footsteps of so able and popular an officar as Duryee, or to preserve the character and rep- utation of the corps. He was not a thorough instructor, and failed to maintain its high stan- dard of drill and discipline. This lost him the confidence of the veterans who had served under Cummings and Duryee. To secure the harmony and prosperity of the Company, he resigned his commission, but still remained its warm and devoted friend. The name of the Twenty-seventh Regiment was at this time, 1847, changed to the Seventh Regiment. WILLIAM A. POND, i6tH CAPTAIN. Headquarters — Mercer House. Capt. Pond was passionately fond of the mili- tary art. He had no superior as a practical and theoretical soldier. His devotion to the 2d Com- pany was a pleasing trait in his character, and while others governed by an iron will, by fear or favor, or by physical or mental power, Capt. Pond commanded respect and obedience, by con- fidently relying upon the affection of his com- rades. In the Astor Place riots of '49, especially hazardous duty was assigned to this Company. ALEXANDER SHALER, I7TH CAPTAIN. Headquarters — Broadway House and National Drill Room. Capt. Shaler of the "Shaler Cut," was one of the most able and distinguished officers that figures in its history. During the early years of his captainship, he encountered difficulties and embarassments to which a less resolute man would have succumbed. Nearly all the mem- bers of the company were much older than him- self, and were not disposed to submit quietly to the thorough drill and rigid discipline which he believed necessary to the complete success of a military organization. The result was op- position, faction and controversy ; and it was not until 1856-58, when younger and more enthusi- astic men obtained control of the Company, that it began to assume the proud position it has since maintained, or that Capt. Shaler secured the military reputation that his talents merited. As a drill officer, Capt. Shaler had no superior. With an eye that instantly detected the slightest error, with a mind that intuitively seized upon the important, as well as the nice points, which constitute the complete soldier, and with a happy faculty of imparting military knowledge to others, he was a model for a company instructor. The police riots occurred in '57, and the Dead Rabbit riots in the same year, at both of which the Second assisted. The overcoat was adopted in 1850 none having been worn before then. The Coat of Arms and motto were also adopted. EMMONS CLARK, IBtH CAPTAIN. Headquarters — Seventh Regt. Armory Of Capt. Clark, nothing can be said which a Second Company man does not know by heart. Following a man of Gen. Shaler's force and ability was an undertaking difficult beyond all means of calculation. Nevertheless, his remark- able success as a company leader and drill master, his ability as a tactician and strategist, his de- votion to his men and love for the military place him on a pinnacle in our hearts. His command during the War of Rebellion was the cynosure of all eyes. In its prompt response to the gov- ernment call and when returning from one tour of duty to defend its own city, it was enthusi- astically applauded ; and its position in the van of the advance guard from Annapolis on to Wash- ington in April '61 has been much commented upon, as due to the calibre of the leader and proficiency of the Second Company. In enthusi- asm, devotion and personal hard work, Capt. Clark had no equal. For the perpetuation of the past glories of the pride of his heart, he compiled a History of the Second Company, (from which extracts are taken bodily to form this sketch) and a History of the Seventh Regi- ment of which he has been one of its most illus- trious colonels. Justice could not be done in the limited space alloted to this sketch, to the work of the Second Company and the part it played in the War of the Rebellion. Any attempt to digest and extract what has been so ably reduced to essence by Gen. Clark would be unsatisfactory in no small degree. Suffice it to say that amidst all their garrison duty, arduous routine, and anxious moments, time and opportunity were found for merry making and amateur theatricals in which the Old Second were leaders. Riot duty and war service found them capable men. PETER PALMER, IQTH CAPTAIN.. Capt. Palmer, a thorough soldier and an ex- cellent officer, was reliable, faithful and con- scientious in the discharge of his military duties. During his administration, the Second Company, which under Captains Shaler and Clark, had become distinguished for its drill, discipline and numerical strength, maintained its prestige un- impaired. CHARLES S. VAN NORDEN, 20TH CAPTAIN. Capt. Van Norden was distinguished for his devotion to the Regiment, and for faithful and intelligent discharge of his military duties. During his long administration, the Second Com- pany maintained its high character for drill and discipline, and continued without interruption its remarkable career of prosperity. He was ex- tremely nervous in temperament, reserved and dififident manner, and withal eccentric. HENRY S. STEELE, 21 ST CAPTAIN. To the faithfulness, devotion and enthusiasm of Capt. Steele, who twice ran the gamut of commissioned and non-commissioned officers, to a great extent is fairly due the remarkable suc- cess and prosperity of the Second Company dur- ing his long control. In rifle practice, in athlet- isc, and in everything military and semi-military that could add to the fame of his command and of the Seventh Regt., he was at all times an in- spiring leader ;and magnetic influence secured from his subordinates the same enthusiastic ser- vice. Capt. Steele must alwavs hold high rank among the distinguished and successful Cap- tains of the Seventh Regt. ; for he secured more harmonious work out of his one hundred and three men, than any other captain of this or pos- sibly any other company in the Regiment. For his whole eleven years the Second Company was at the top in everything, including fun making, the Dude Parade being a sample of the latter. DANIEL A. NESBITT, 22ND CAPTAIN. With Captain Ncsbitt at the wheel and Lt. Merritt as his right hand, the shooting element. xlv keen for the butts, continued the remarkable show of ability of his predecessor, and many were the trophies captured; for B continued to be the- shooting company, and during the Brooklyn. Strike of 1895, its proficiency was made use of. The good fellowship that existed savored of the days when the social held equal sway with the martial. Although the use of the rifle was. the keynote of his plan of conduct, nevertheless, the soldierly bearing and full ranks of Capt._ Nesbitt's command were marked and prominent. JAMES E. SCHUYLER, 23RD CAPTAIN. . By brevet a Major, with a record of twenty- seven years without missing a roll call, Capt. Schuyler is responsible for an enthusiastic and. dashing administration which will stand compar- ison with any that has gone before. With full ranks, one hundred and three men on the roll,, one of the first three at the dam in the Crotoa trouble ; and which in four out of five competi- tions has captured a first or second prize of the Brigade Match at Creedmoor, his remarkable personality, versatile accomplishments and thorough methods of discipline, have marked the Second Company with snap and dash, the characteristic predominant in the composition of" this man. Cool in confusion and stubborn in en- counter, he inspired his command with that con- fidence so necessary in successful leaders. To enumerate the gallant acts and heroic cond- duct of the eighty-one men from this Company on the roll of honor, and the honors and accom- plishments that have fallen to the lot of its graduates, and the recognition and acknowl- edgement, bestowed by the United States Govern- ment, would be beyond the limits of this story of ' origin. Preparedness is our keynote ; and with our motto, fortifier, Meliter, feliciter, Minute-men of 76, the Second-men of 1906 salute you. THE DAYS OF GRAY JACKETS AND WALL TENTS AT PEEKSKILL. Photo by Pack Bros. . The Third Company, Seventh Regiment BY COOLEY S. CHAPIN. Company C was organized in May, 1806, by leading business men of New York, inspired by patriotism and a desire to serve in the de- fense of the City. Fear of trouble with Eng- land, caused by our refusal to consent to the right of search heretofore exercised by British vessels over American craft entering New York Harbor, was the primary cause which led to the formation of the body of citizen soldiers, \yi which for the last century every Third Com- pany man has been so justly proud. The organization of the Third Company (of artillery) was completed by the election of John Fleming as Captain, Theophilus W. Smith, First Lieutenant, and Alpheus Sher- man, Second Lieutenant. John Fleming was recognized as one of New York's representative citizens, with a high standing as a merchant, and for a long period was Cashier and President of the Mechanics Bank, as well as City Chamberlain. He also must have possessed quite a speculative ten- dency, as it is related that he at one time drew a prize of $3,000 in a lottery. His great execu- tive ability and fine business talents were in- strumental in placing the Third Co. upon a firm foundation, and during his administration and for many years thereafter the Company was distinguished for its activity and military efficiency and for the high character of its members. It was customary at this time to confer the offices of military organizations upon those who could contribute most liberally in time and money to their support. Apropos of this condition may be mention- ed the recent change in the manner of wearing the chevrons, which insignia was inherited from feudal days, and meant a roof. 'A man who had rank enough to be a non-commission- ed officer, was required to be a free holder, a man who owned the roof over his head. The chevron represented a gable roof. The increase in rank for different grades of non-commission- ed oificers was measured by additional roofs, the sergeant, for instance, having three chev- rons, against one for a lance corporal. This condition of affairs does not obtain at the present time. Nothing but loyal, conscientious work, and an intelligent devotion to duty, can gain advancement in the organization of to- day. The uniform adopted was the blue artillery coat, red trimmings, three-cornered hat with tall white feather, white vest and trousers. It was decided to have the Company drill with muskets instead of field pieces and from that day to this, though nominally artillery, C. Co.'s members have drilled as infantry. Drills for purpose of instruction, at this time, were held in the afternoon in the open air. History tells us nothing as to where the men gathered when drill was over. The first parade was held on Nov. 25, 1806, the twenty-third anniversary of the Evacuation of New York by the British ( can it be possible that this occasion has any connection with the use of that very popular number at the present time?). The review was at the Battery, and witnessed by a large and enthusiastic con- course of people. From the official records of 1808 it will be seen that the Third Co. was not as strong nu- merically as now, numbering as it did but forty-one men. In 1809, legislation was enacted which required a minimum of twelve drills each year. The term of service was fixed at seven years, and all members were exempted from jury duty and taxes on property to the value of $500. In 1813, Capt. Fleming was appointed sec- ond major and shortly after resigned. Lieut. Geo. Talcott, Jr., was elected captain of the Third Co., vice Fleming, promoted, and sub- sequently accepted a commission in the U. S. Army, and was succeeded as captain by Lieut. George H. Stanton. Capt. George Talcott, Jr., enlisted in the Third Co. soon after its organization. He be- came a corporal and sergeant in 1809, second lieutenant in 1810, first lieutenant in 1812 and captain in 1813. Later in 1813, he was com- missioned in the regular army and afterward became known as one of the greatest ordnance experts in the country. From the foregoing sketch of the early history of the Company and the general idea that may be gathered of the social and busi- ness character of the officers and men, it is readily apparent that the Third Company was built on no unstable foundation, and that the Company has always been blessed with mem- bers of whom the entire Regiment might well be proud. The following officers have been in com- mand of the Company during the period indi- cated below : 1806 John Fleming, 1818 Peter Bolles, 1813 George Talcott, Jr. 1818 Mathias O'Connor, 1813 George H. Stanton, 1819 John D. Wilson, 1817 Andrew T. Goodrich, 1823 William B. Curtis, ^^s?^!3Hsf?l^ xlvii 1825 David T. Valentine, 1843 Henry R. Mount, 1827 James D. Phillips, 1848 James Price, 1830 William Jones, 1861 George T. Haws, 1834 Robert B. Ruggles, 1864 John W. Murray, 1835 William Jones, 1866 Don Alonzo Pollard, 1837 Albert H. Doughty, 1898 John W. McDougall. 1838 William W. Lyon, Don Alonzo Pollard has the record for long service as the commanding officer of the Third Company, but it is the earnest and heartfelt wish of every man on our roster to-day, that Captain McDougall may be with us long enough to exceed ex-Captain Pollard's record — great though it is. The Third Co. has ever been in the van in Regimental affairs, so that the story of the Regiment's life is practically the story of the life of Co. C. The following from the Adjt.-Genl.'s report will give a fair idea of the service seen by the men of Co. C from the earlier days up tc more recent times. "Companies A, B, C and D were organized during the excitement created by the firing of British at American vessels off Sandy Hook, in April, 1806, as the first, second, third and fourth companies, and June 25th they were officially recognized by the State as part of the uniformed militia of the State and attached to the battalion of artillery commanded by Major Andrew Sitcher. April 5, 1807, the battalion, in the organization of the 3d Regt. of New York Artillery, became its 2d Battalion. When the war with England became imminent in 1807, these four companies, with other vol- unteers, were temporarily organized as a regi- ment, commanded by Col. Peter Curtenius, and remained thus detached until April 20, 1809. In 1812, the 3d became the nth Regt. of Artil- lery, the four companies remaining the 2d Battalion. August 25, 1824, the battalion was named 'Battalion of National Guards' (its dis- tinctive name, until, in 1862, the Legislature appropriated it for the uniformed militia), and in December, 1824, the fifth company was or- ganized and Capt. Stevens' company of the nth New York Artillery transferred to it as the Sixth Co. In January, 1825, the battalion was transferred to the 2d New York Artillery. Oct. I, 1825, the battalion was detached and or- ganized as a separate and independent battal- ion, and during the month the seventh com- pany was organized. May 4, 1826, the organi- zation of the eighth company was completed, and May 6th the battalion was organized into a regiment, the 27th Artillery. April 17, 1838, a troop of cavalry was admitted to the regi- ment, which, in 1861, became the ninth com- panv. In 1843, the State furnished the regi- ment with arms, it having hitherto provided them itself. July 27th, 1847, the designation of the regiment was changed to the 7th Regt. In April, 1849, an engineer corps was organ- ized, which; in 1861, became the tenth company. The Regiment was frequently ordered to hold itself ready for service, and did active service for the United States, the State and New York city, as follows: In the United States service from Sept. 15 to Dec. 15, 1812; from Sept. 2 to Dec. 2, 1814; from April iq to June 3, 1861 ; from May 26 to Dec. 5, 1862; from June 17 to July 21, 1863. In support of the State or municipal authority : Execution of James Reynolds, Nov. 19, 1825 ; at the Election Riots, April 10, 1834; Abolition riot, July 11 to 12, 1834 ; great conflagration in New York city, Dec. 17, 1835; Stevedore riot, Feb. 24, 1836; Flour riots, Feb. 6 and Mar. 6, 1837 ; Anti-rent war, Dec. 9 and 10, 1839 : Croton water riot, April 22 to 23, 1840; fire in New York city, July 19 to 21, 1845; Astor Place riot. May 10, 12 and 14, 1849; Police riot, June 16, 1857; Dead rabbit riot, July 5, 1857; Quarantine war, Jan. 3, 1859; preserving order at camp of Spinola Brigade, Sept. 12 to 19, 1862; Draft riots, July, 1863; Orange riots, July, 1871 ; Labor riots, July, 1877; Motorman's strike, Brooklyn, January, 1895 ; and at strike, Croton Dam, April, 1900." The Roll of Honor (which follows) contains the names and rank of the Third Co. members who served in the regular and volunteer army and navy of the United States during the war for the Union, 1861 — 1865. Capt. George W. Bacon, Maj. Thomas F. Smith, Col. William P. Bailey, Lt. Joseph M. Stamford, Lt. John H. Baker, Capt. Waldo Sprague, Capt. Eugene F. Benedict, Capt. Theodore Stagg, Lt. George B. But'.er, Jr., Sgt. Hugh B. Thomson, Capt. A. B. Bush, Gen. Henry E. Tremain, Lt.-Col.W.H. Cheesebrough.Lt. Walter R. Tremain, Col. Clinton G. Colgate, Capt. William W. Tracy, Paymr. L. P. Crane, Lt.-Col. Thos. R. Turnbull, Lt. Gardner K. Doughty, Capt. George Tuthill, Lt.-Col. Thomas Elliot, Surg. Thomas B. Tuthill, Capt. Latham A. Fish, Sgt. Lewis C. Updike, Adj. Philip D. Gulager, U. S. N. Jas. B. Van Cleef, Capt. Moses C. Hagadorn, Capt. John W. Lewis, Jr. Gen. Joseph E. Hamblin, Sgt. David O. Logan, Lt.-Col. Robert McD. Hart, Capt. Henry W. T. Mali, Pvt. B. F. Hillery, Paymr. F. W. Mangam, Capt. William Howland, Lt. Charles M. Marsh, Capt. Frederick Hurst, Gen. Gilbert H. McKibben, Maj. Frank Jeffrey, Capt. Samuel G. Milligan, Maj. Edgar Ketchum, Capt. Henry H. Mott, Lt. Lewis M. Johnson, Lt. George H. Packwood, Lt.-Col. Geo. N. Bomford, Lt. William A. Ver Planck, Lt.-Col. John L. Brewer, Adj. William S. Watkins, Lt. Charles L. Brown, Capt. George H. Wheaton, Capt. W. C. Burton, Surg. James M. Wilson, Lt. William H. Peck, Maj. Albert H. Winslow, Lt. Ambrose H. Purdy, Pvt. Charles F. Wisewell, Capt. Herman C. Radcliffe, Maj. David F. Wright, Sgt. Louis L. Robbins, Gen. John G. Wright, Lt. Alex. M. C. Smith. Jr., Col. William E. Van Wyck. xlviii From that critical period up to the present time the company has constantly advanced, until to-day the personnel is higher than ever before. Some few years ago the percentage of men who were entitled to their discharge was very high. Much new blood has been in- fused within the last six or seven years and the Company is in a much healthier condition. The roster shows ninety-eight active members and when the word "active" is used in speaking of Third Co. men it must be taken with its full meaning. The roster of Co. C at the present time is as follows : Captain John W. McDougall. 1st Lt. Nicholas Engel. 2nd Lt. Oswald W. Uhl. 1st Sgt. Francis X. O'Connor. Q. M. Sgt. Charles F. Berg. Sgt. Theodor Guerra. Sgt. Irving P. Sherman. Sgt. Louis F. Eggers. Sgt. Charles J. Austin. Cpl. Robert A. Stewart. Cpl. Gustavo A. Sacchi. Cpl. Warren B. Hait, Jr. Cpl. Louis C. Raecke. Cpl. Edward H. Klotz. Cpl. Edwin G. Munson. Cpl. Henry G. R. Ausbuettel. Cpl. Edward A. Fitch. L. Cpl. Harry A. Briggs. L. Cpl. Cooley S. Chapin. L. Cpl. Charles J. Quinn. L. Cpl. Richard Sheldon. Pvt. Ahem, Philip E. Pvt. Anderson, August G. Pvt. Arras, William M. Pvt. Balthasar, Arthur Pvt. Bannard, Llewellyn J. Pvt. Bavier, William N. Pvt. Bavier, Robert N. Pvt. Bavier, William N., Jr. Pvt. Beam, Nathaniel B. Pvt. Beaver, William S., Jr. Pvt. Becker, John Pvt. Borden, Matthew S. Pvt. Camerer, Arthur A. Pvt. Chamberlain, Frederick F. Pvt. Connor, Charles H. Pvt. Connors, John F. Pvt. Connors, Joseph A. Pvt. Doty, George L. Pvt. Engel. James E. Pvt. Farrington, William A. Pvt. Finck, August Pvt. Finck, Theodore Pvt. Fobes, George S. Pvt. Foran, Arthur F. Pvt. Fritz, A. S. George Pvt. Gennerich, William B. Pvt. Gianini, Charles A. Pvt. Good, John, Jr. Pvt. Hall, Walter M. Pvt. Halliday, Charles G. Pvt. Hanft, C. Gustave Pvt. Herb, Ernest A. Pvt. Hill, Sherman K. Pvt. Haflf, Fred Pvt. Hoffman, William, Jr. Pvt. Hooke, Cecil Pvt. Hudson, William V. Pvt. Jaeckel, Herbert L. Pvt. Kaarsch, Frederick W. Pvt. Kenney, Frederick J. Pvt. Latterman, Justus J. Pvt. Leaming, Walter R. B. Pvt. Liebenau, Albert H. Pvt. Little, John J. Pvt. Lovibond, Arthur Pvt. McAdie, George Pvt. McCoy, George Pvt. Meyer, Daniel C. Pvt. Moss, James L. Pvt. Mundorff, Peter J. Pvt. O'Brien, James J. Pvt. Robinson, Edward C. Pvt. Ronker, Joseph J. Pvt. Sartorius, Otto W. Pvt. Schmohl, William H., Jr. Pvt. Schwab, John F. Pvt. Scott, John W. Pvt. Sidway, Chester E. Pvt. Slingerland, Henry. Pvt. Sperb, Charles Pvt. Stevens, Alexander Pvt. Stewart, Duncan M. Pvt. Taylor, George W. Pvt. Taylor, Hiram W. Pvt. Thoman, Alfred R. Pvt. Thoman, William F. Pvt. Tiemeyer, August H. Pvt. Von Bremen, Henry W. Pvt. Vose, Richard H. Pvt. Wagner, Louis C, Jr. Pvt. Wessell. Fernando A. Pvt. White, Harrison B. Pvt. Willis, Joseph T. Pvt. Wuerz, Oscar The Fourth Company^ Seventh Regiment BY CHARLES MURRAY. Considerable dispute has arisen as to which of the original four companies was first organized and although it is claimed by Col. Clark in his history that the present Second Company organ- ized by Capt. James Hewitt was the first to call its roll, yet that ancient and versatile compiler of history and regimental lore, Orderly Sgt. and Secretary Asher Taylor claims to have found in his researches ample facts to bear out the asser- tion as published in his interesting memoir and sketch of "The Early Days of the National Guard," that the members of Capt. Forbes' com- pany — t-he present Fou/rth — liad completed its organization and signed the parchment rolls as early as May 6, 1806, and this command for manv years has been known familiarlv as the "Old Fourth." The original four companies were regularly organized by general orders of June 25, 1806 and attached to a Battalion of artillery under the command of Maj. Andrew Sitcher, with the following officers and non-coms, and privates : Capt., John W. Forbes; ist Lt., Thomas R. Mercien ; 2d Lt., John M. Bradhurst ; Orderly Sgt., Benjamin Wood ; 2d Sgt., Abraham Gaines ; 3d Sgt., Matthew Mendenelle ; 4th Sgt., John E. Van Antwerk ; ist Cpl., Daniel Hansbury ; 2d Cpl., Henry Miller ; 3d Cpl., Daniel E. Brasier ; Matrisses, Abraham Laurence, Saml. Dawson, Wm. Black, John Ross, Godfrey Grant, John Haywood, John Scotland, John W. Colbert, Josiah W. Perry, Isaac Cozzens, Jr., William B. Cozzens, William McCalkin, Edward Parker, Abraham Denerverie, Charles L. Kip, Benjamin Carpund, Andrew Van Valer, Charles Freeman. Total 28. Capt. Forbes was the most eminent manufac- turer of sterling silver in New York. Lt. Mer- cien was a member of Kirk & Mercien, book publishers ; and Lt. Bradhurst was a druggist. The first parade of this Company was in con- nection with the other three Companies and was held on the 25th of November, 1806, and took place at the Battery. Although organized as an artillery company they drilled as infantry and in the open air — no armories in those days. March 27, 1807, these four companies were organized as the Third Regt. of Artillery and attached to the First Brigade, First Div., N. Y. State Artil- lery. The probability of a war with Great Britain caused the President to call for volunteers and on July nth, 1807, Gov. Clinton issued an order for the enlistment of 12,704 men. The number of men required from the First Brigade was 327 and Capt. Forbes" Company, consisting of 3 officers and 28 men was, with the other tnree companies, the first to respond to the call of duty — an example which has been followed from that day to the present. The men were held until April 20, 1809, when they were retired from duty. In 1809 a law was passed requiring a fixed term of service of seven years and to drill at least twelve times a year. The members were exempted from jury duty. In 181 1 Capt. Forbes was appointed 2d Major of the 3d Regt. and Lt. Bradhurst was promoted to the command of the Company. Benjamin Wood was made 2d Lt. On June 18, 1812, the long-expected declaration of war was promulgated ; volunteers were called for; the quota of the State not having been filled, the Governor, on July 21, issued an order calling for the required number. As the 7t'fi was the first in '61 to volunteer, so the 4th Company with the three other companies fully volun- teered their services on the 29th of July, that year, and on Aug. i, Col. Harsen officially ten- dered the services of the nth Regt. to the Gov- ernor. When mustered into service at different times they garrisoned the several forts in the harbor. It is on record that the Co., now the 4th, while there on duty, attained such superiority in drill that it was spoken of throughout the regi- ment as "Bradhurst's Regulars," and it is wor- thy of notice that although the composition has changed with time, still the ambition to excel and be pre-eminent in all the duties of the soldier has come down through all these years and the 4th Company of to-day possesses the admirable esprit to which the historian has referred. The Regiment was mustered out on Dec. 2, 18 14, and the 4th Company proudly returned to their homes. Capt. Bradhurst having resigned, he was succeeded by Capt. Garrit Forbes, who commanded for a short time, being succeeded by Capt. William Kumbel, who was captain until 1819. The original muster rolls are in possession of the present Company. The first three rolls, from 1806 to 1819 are unbound. The other rolls are in books, the first from 1819 to 1846, the second from 1847 to 1871, and the last from 1872 to date. In the front of each of the old books is a beautiful and elaborate coat of arms, designed, drawn and executed by the famous Orderly Sgt. of the Company, Asher Taylor, who enlisted in 1822. Ever\- member should see these works of real art and when he has he will better appre- ciate what the old timers thought and did for their dear old Company. 1 ^^P^^^IH^l^^^^^sS^^^I^ Some years ago I discovered the Treasurer's account book of the Company, running from 1817 to 1847. In this book are the original By-Laws of the Company, engrossed in full — they were adopted on February 6, 1806, a copy of which was printed in the Gazette in 1897. In this book are interesting entries. On Sept. i, 1817, it was voted that the Captain pay $1, Lieuten- ants 75 cents, non-commissioned officers 25 cents, and privates 121^ cents monthly dues. The oldest payment in the book is that of Dec. 20, 1817 to T. W. Mercien for printing, $16.50. They evidently paid $10 per quarter for room rent, as $10 is charged on June 20. The old boys evidently entertained themselves well, for on Nov. 7 the same year, are these charges: ferry to Staten Island, $10.50; one target $3.50; M. Fountain, dinner, $48; ferriage arrangements committee, $3; C. Carley, prize musket, $31 ; en- graved plate for same, $5. The committee re- ceived in subscriptions $52. In 1820 the price of prize muskets had evidently declined, for in that year only $25 was spent for that purpose, while the cost of the dinner went up to $74.34. They evidently had a good collecting committee, for Capt. Kumbel and his two Lieutenants paid $5 each and the 38 men $1 each. A court martial was held on Aug. 8, 1816, 53 delinquents paying fines from 25 cents to $1.75. Mr. A. Taylor carried the target on Aug. 30, 1824, and was paid one dollar. In 1830 Pvt. H. Holt received a piece of plate costing $97.25. Some fixing of the Armory was evidently needed, for Hugh Kerr was paid $47.64 for carpenter work and Wm. Chalmers $37-75 for painting "the Armory." The total receipts of the Company for the year 1836 were $531.93- The Boston trip to Bunker Hill, June 17, 1843, cost $9.25 per man and extended from Thursday to Tuesday. On Sept. 11, 1844, there was pre- sented to the former Commander A. A. Brem- ner a medal costing $54.39, refreshments were $35.38 and the total subscription was $57. In 1842 the Treasurer had a bad one dollar note passed on him. They evidently were getting extravagant then, for rent cost them $27.50 per quarter. Capt. Jacob Hunter assumed command in 1819, being succeeded in 1822 by Capt. Pros- per M. Wetmore, the first Colonel of the 7th Regt., who in the same year was made Brigade Major on the stafi^ of Gen. Benedict, and the same year was elected Major of the Regt. and later Lt. Col. and finally in 1821 first Colonel. George Tomlinson succeeded him in command of the Company and he was succeeded in 1824 by Howard A. Simons. Asher Taylor, famous in 4th Company history, was elected secretary Dec. 18. 1823. The present Company has the minutes of its existence from Dec. 12, 1823 complete to present. We have written-order books from June 30, 1828 to i860 in two volumes and printed orders from June 17, 1822 to date. The year 1824 witnessed the formation of a new battalion called the "Battalion of National Guards," subsequently known as the 27th Regt. National Guard, now the 7th Regt. N. G. N. Y. To Major John D. Wilson and Capt. Prosper M. Wetmore is due the honor of originating and founding an organization which has since occu- pied so prominent and honorable a place in the militia of New York State.. The name National Guard was adopted on Wednesday, Aug. 25, and at a previous meeting, the Board, as the officers of the Companies were termed, determined to adopt a permanent number and distinct appelation. On drawing, Capt. Simons drew No. 4. Sgt. Asher Taylor, about that time devised and designed the coat of arms and motto of Regt. and it was formally adopted, and is the same to-day, except that a change was made in the 4th quarter in 1835. Sgt. Taylor wore the first new uniform in public at the parade Oct. 12, 1824, when he acted as secretary to the Brigade Inspector. On Oct. 1st the corps was detailed from the 2d Regt. and organized into a separate battalion of 7 companies, it is odd how 7 always appears, and on INIay 6, 1826, was organized into a Regi- ment and named the 27th Regt. of Artillery. On May 23 Major Wetmore was elected Lt. Col. and Capt. Simons, Major (June 27) and Chand- ler White was promoted Captain. About this time Asher Taylor came to the front again, for the committee in charge of the new colors adopted the designs oflfered by him, and on April 26 the Board of Officers passed a resolution thanking him for his work and also for furnishing the bill of dress. (He having prepared the text of the document.) The minute book of that period is replete with innumerable instances of the work of Sgt. Tay- lor ; engrossed resolutions and pen and ink de- signs of all kinds are found in abundance. His description of the target excursions are original and much of the history of the Regt. has been compiled from his work in this minute book. His account of the visit of Lafayette is unique. P. H. Holt was elected orderly Sgt. on Dec. 21, 1825, and on Jan. i8th, 1826, 2nd Lt. This is how Asher Taylor describes the ceremonies following the event: "The Co., with Lt. Holt in the chair, proceeded to the demolition of a fam- ous great bowl of punch and sundry enormous pitchers of ale and large quantities of crackers and cheese, besides various other dainties pro- vided, I believe, under the quartermastership pro tern, of Shatzell, who is considered an adept in such matters and who acquitted himself with great credit — after some time spent in their discussion the Company was called to order and proceeded to drill under Capt. White." Sgt. Tavlor was elected 2d Lt., but declined. ^^S^B^=SH^I Philetus H. Holt was elected Captain in 1827 and retired in 1830, being succeeded by Edward Roome in 1831. At Camp Clinton, July 2, 1831, the Company contained the greatest number of men, 52, next in number being 33. Their outing cost the Regt. $1136.30 — for three days. In 1834 the Sixth Co., under Capt. Postley, having been transferred to another corps, the Board of Officers invited Capt. Holt to organ- ize a new Company, application being made to the 4th Co. for volunteers ; 33 men were detailed Feb. II, 1834, by Capt. Edward Roome for trans- fer and the new Sixth Co. was formed. The first call for duty of the new Regiment was on April 10, 1834, during a municipal elec- tion. The Company did its share and Capt. Phil- etus H. Holt was conspicuously mentioned. Asher Taylor was one of the men who went to help build up the 6th Co., and on June 20, 1834, at Camp Hamilton, (66th to 69th St., near 4th and 3d Aves.), he acted as Military Secretary. In 1834, in order to assemble quickly the men, a white flag with a black cross was adopted as a signal and this was hoisted as occasion demanded at Hamilton Bond St. House. In this year the Company agitated a change in the dress a,nd adopted in June a drooping white plume from a pattern of a French officer. A Board of Officers was appointed to consider a change. At this time the Company' introduced the aristocratic method of keeping the arms in racks or "armories" as they were called, (refernce to the cost will be found elsewhere). In 1835 Capt. Edward Roome was elected Major and Charles Roome, Captain. In 1838 Sgt. Asher Taylor was appointed Chaplain of the Regt., the Company thus furnish- ing the first chaplain as well as the first Colonel. The Company again saw service in the Croton Water Riot of April 12, 1840, being stationed at 42nd St., and 3rd Ave. In the same year the Company went for target practice to Yonkers ; in 1841 to the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, for a similar purpose. In this year we fitted up sumptuous ■quarters over the Arcade Baths in Chambers St. In 1838 Thomas Delano was elected Capt., followed in 1839 by Andrew A. Bremner, who served for five years until 1844, when the famous war captain, Wm. H. Riblet was elected. He served one year, being succeeded by Charles W. Smith, who retained the command but a short time and Capt. Riblet reassumed it. Events ran along quietly until 1847, when the name of the Regiment was changed from the 27th to 7th. Col. Andrew A. Bremner resigned in Nov. 1848. To him is due the honor of introducing into the 7th Regt. a higher order of drill than it •ever had before attained. He was Captain of Co. D in 1841. In 1850 Major Morton, ex-Co. D resigned. The Company celebrated its 50th anniversary Tjy a dinner at the Broadway House on June 25. 1856. Henry Everdell enlisted March 3, 1856. In 1857 in regimental orders the Company was officially designated by letter "D," and the meet- ing place was changed to corner of University Place and 13th St. On July 13 and 14 the Com- pany again assembled for riot duty. In June a handsome testimonial was presented to William H. Curtis, who had completed his 35th year of service in the Company, and on Oct. 21 William H. Kipp enlisted — recruiting was brisk during the next few years in anticipation of the occu- pancy of the new Armory which was taken pos- session of on Sept. 5, i860. The Company then had loi men. Riot duty was performed on Election day, Nov. 6. The stirring events leading up to the Civil War are so numerous and so fully covered in Gen. Clark's History that only mention can be made of the most important. Lt. Col. Kipp and Q. M. Sgt. Henry Everdell are the only members of the Regiment now serving with the colors who were in the Company on that memorable April 19, 1 86 1, when the Regiment left New York for Washington. The 7th Regiment was the first Regiment in all the country to pitch its tents in front of the enemy during the great rebellion and over 800 men of the Regiment entered the national service, of whom three obtained the rank of Major General, nineteen that of Brigadier General, 29 were Colonels and 46 Lt. Colonels. "Every stricken field of the war sends back tes- timony to the gallantry of the men of the Regi- ment, and "Go where loyal graves be foremost, There the Seventh claims its dead." This Company was in service with the Regi- ment from April 19 to June 3 ; a period of 46 days, with a full rank, 113 men, Henry Everdell being a Sgt. and Lt. Col. Kipp a Pvt. On May 26th, 1862, the Company went with the Regiment to Baltimore, where it was mustered into service. During this enlistment Fort Federal Hill was our resting place, the Company had 62 men there — and later, were mustered out Sept. 5, 1862. The Company paraded frequently to receive Regiments on their return from the seat of war, and the spirit of the men was always kept up to the highest pitch. General Lee, flushed with his victories, was preparing to invade the North, so on June 15, Secretary Stanton appealed to Gov. Seymour for troops and on June 17, 1863, the Company went with the Regiment to the front, with Lt. Henry Everdell in command, and Wm. H. Kipp, 2d Lt. In Baltimore much excitement prevailed as an attack on the city was daily ex- pected. The Company did patrol duty for some time and seized the Maryland Club House, sup- posed to be the headquarters of the secessionists. On July 14 the Regiment was ordered to return hurriedly to New York, on account of the rioting going on and on July 21 it was mustered out. Hi On July 1 6 it was again out on riot duty, in the neighborhood of 2d Ave. and 35th St. Duty was done in the Armory until July 25th, and guard duty was required at the Armory until Sept. 10 — on duty practically 20 days. Parades were still in order and cluty frequent. The Co. in 1864 contributed $570.50 to the Metropolitan Fair. On May 14, 1864, D Com- pany paraded as escort to the remains of Col. Alfred B. Chapman, 57th N. Y. V., killed at the Battle of the Wilderness. Col. Chapman was a member of the 4th Company at the break- ing out of the war. At the funeral of President Lincoln, April 24th, 1865, the Company mounted guard at City Hall. Four times in July parades were made to escort the regiments returning from the war. Five men of Co. D were killed in the service 1861 to 1865: Col. A. R. Chap- man, Capt. Edward A. Harrison, Col. James E. Mallon, Lt. John E. Moies and Capt. Sam'l. H. Starr. Lt. Kipp, in March 1866, was appointed Regimental Adjutant. Captain Riblet resigned in Oct. and Adj. Wm. H. Kipp was elected Capt. Capt. Riblet was one of the most popular, famous and active men the Regiment ever had. The strength of the Company in 1868 was 6r men at the annual muster. June 25, 1870, a trip was taken to the Highlands of Navesink for the annual outing. On June 25, 1871 occurred a street parade in commemoration of the annual anniversary and on July 10 the famous Orange Riot took the Company again to arms ; the men were detailed at Police Headquarters until called upon to escort the parade ; all joined the re- mainder of the companies at 8th Ave. and 26th St. and continued on duty until the 13th. Duty was done again on election day. Nov. 17, 1879 the famous fair was opened to aid in the raising of funds to complete the Ar- mory. The 4th Co. booth was a beautiful Eng- lish Gothic pavilion. The bazaar continued for three weeks. On April 26, 1880, the Company assembled for last time in the old Armory. On July 3, 1882, it left with the Regiment for Bufifalo and Niagara Falls. In t886 on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the departure of the Regiment for Washington a trip was made there and of the 1000 men who went to the front in 1861 only 7 were then in the Regiment and of these, two. Capt. Kipp and Pvt. Everdell were of Co. D. In Mav Maior Abrams resigned and Captain William H. Kipp. Co. D, was elected to succeed him. Lt. Harry D. Cooper was elected Captain. Jn 1888 we celebrated our anniversary with a dinner at South Norwalk, Ct. — the boat ran aground and it was early next morning when we reached the city. Capt. Cooper having re- signed, Lt. Austin E. Allen was elected Captain. All the officers of the Company resigned in 1890 and on Dec. 29th Adjt. Willard C. Fisk was elected Captain and Lt. Robt. Mazet, Co. H, 2d Lt. The history of our Company under Capt. Fisk is one of stirring and important events, many innovations were introduced, the standard of drill raised, the Company had full rolls and loO' per cent, duty doing men were not so rare. The new military code required changes in the By- Laws and Lt. Mazet drew them up and they were approved by Adjutant General in May, '93 and adopted by the Company on November 6. After the election of Capt. Fisk as a Major of the Regiment, the promotion followed of Lt. Mazet to the Captaincy on Nov. 25, 1901. The work of the Company for the past five years has been recorded fully in the columns of The Gazette from time to time. To sum up, the Company has furnished the Regiment with two of its fourteen Colonels, Wet- more, the first, and Bremner, who is the only ex-Colonel living ; five Lieutenant-Colonels, Wet- more, Simmons, Backhouse, Bremner and Kipp ; seven Majors, Wetmore, Simmons, Edw. Roome, Backhouse, Bremner, Kipp and Fisk, and the first Chaplain, Asher Taylor. It has had only 22 Captains, 37 ist Lieutenants and 49 2d Lieu- tenants since its foundation and has furnished 1500 members. The two oldest men in point of enlistment now in the Regiment are Lt.-Col. Kipp and Q. M. Sgt. Everdell. Strict discipline and attention to drill always have been the Company's object. To instil and foster the Regimental esprit de corps ever has been its aim. When the pages of history are scanned for deeds of valor for country's sake, or devotion to duty for the honor of our beloved Regiment, the Company's roll of men will not be found wanting. The splendor of these men's deeds will live forever, an incentive to all who serve in the ranks of the "gray jackets." to strive to achieve even greater and nobler deeds than the many illus- trious ones now found in 4th Company history. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO COLONKL DANIEL Al'l'I.lilON. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO LT. COLONEL WILLIAM U. KIPP. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO MAJOR CHARLES E. LYUECKER. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO MAJOR WILLARD C. FISK, OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO ADJUTANT DE WITT C. FALLS. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO BATTALION ADJ. C. OTTO TOUSSAINT. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO BATTALION ADJ. WILLIAM F. WALL. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO QUARTERMASTER WALTER G. SCHUYLER. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO BATTALION Q. M. WILLIAM H. FOLSOM. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO BATTALION Q. M. JOHN T. FISHER. :h4 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO COMMISSARY J. WESTON MYERS. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO INSPECTOR S. A. V. WILLIAM H. PALMER. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO ASST. INSPECTOR S. A. P. HENRY A. BOSTWICK. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO SURGEON CIIRISroPHKK |. COLLES. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO ASST. SURGEON JOHN H. HUDDLESTON. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO ASST. SURGEON HENRY H. BROOKS. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO criArr.AiN william e. mccord. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO CAPTAIN r.EORGK A. SCHASTEY, CO. A. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO CAPTAIN JAMES E. SCHUYLER, CO. B. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO CAPTAIN JOHN W. MCIX)UGAI.L, CO. C. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 ^ ^^^^^^^■^H f ■"ii-:t-. DHOTO BY ALMAN & CO CAPTAIN ROBERT MAZET, CO. D. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO CAPTAIN JOHN A. DAVIDSON, CO. K. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO CAPTAIN LOUIS W. STOTESBURY, CO. F. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO CAPTAIN WILLIAM J. UNDERWOOD, CO. G. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO CAPTAIN LOUJS J. JOSCKLYN, CO. 11. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO CAPTAIN BENJAMIN 15. MCALPIN, CO. I. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO CAPTAIN ROBERT MCLEAN, CO. K. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 1ST LIEUT. LYMAN O. FISKE, CO. A. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 1ST. LIEUT. J. RUTHERFURD STEWART, CO. B. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 1ST r.IEUT. NICHOr..\S ENGEL, CO. C. ^^^^^^^^Hf ^^^^^Tv ^^^^^^^^1 ^m^S^MH ^^^^i^\vy|| PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 1ST LIEUT. GEORGE S. TOWLE, CO. D. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 1ST. LIEUT. JOHN C. dcMILLE, CO. E. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO ISr. LIKUT. WILI.IAM S. CCJVKLL, CO. !■'. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO IS'!' I.IKUl. HOVVAUU K. CUAIJ., CO. G. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 1ST LIEUT. ARNOTT M. PRESSINGF.R, CO. H. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 1ST LIEUT. DUCIIANAN HOUSTON, CO. I. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO IST MEUT. THOMAS BARRON, CO. K. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 2ND LIEUT. HORACE L. NAISAWAU), CO. A. _ PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 2ND LIEUT. WILLIAM M. HALSTED, CO. B. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 2ND LIEUT. OSWALD W. UHL, CO. C. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 2NU LIEUT. BURDETT KIl'P, CO. D. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 2ND LIEUT. SAMUEL K. THOMAS, CO. E. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 2NU LIEUT. MAXWELL B. NESBITT, CO. G. PHOTO BY ALMAN & OO 2ND LIEUT. ARTHUR DRAKE, CO. H. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 2ND LIKUr. JOHN A. LE liOUTILLIEK, CO. I. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO 2NI) LIEUT. J. AUCUSTU.S liAKNARD, CO. K. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO REGIMENTAL SGT.-MAJ. JOHN F. DANIELL. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO BATTALION SGT.-MAJ. EDWIN S. COY. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO ISATTALION SGT.-MAJ. UYKL) \V. WEN MAN. PHOTO BY ALMAN Ik CO REGIMENTAL Q. M.-SGT. MAJOR A. WHITE. PHOTO BY ALMAN & OO JiATTALION Q. M.-SGT. ALANSON B. WILSON. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO BATTALION Q. M.-SGT. LOUIS E. LAHENS. OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO COMMISSARY SGT. WASHINGTON J. JAQUES, JR. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO ORDNANCE SGT. WALTER REID, JR. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO BANDMASTER GEORGE L. HUMPHREY. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO DRUM MAJOR CHARLES H. BROWN. \ OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT, MAY i, 1906 ^ ^^^^^^H ^l^^^^y^^al PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO COLOR BEAREU HENUV U. VVOTIIERSrOON, JR. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO COLOR BEARER JOHN A. OLSEN. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO HOSPITAL STEWARD WILLL\M R. ROBINSON. PHOTO BY ALMAN & CO ASST. HOSPITAL STEWARD G. REESE SATERLEE. [■. .•■.vin:]A^f a;j.iuJ ,.t|*"'^^^ ^'^o^ 4 "'4, ^Tijtid l^ir J^NC'T civ":)- Co 'mt >^»rftil^/«l%y^r4,4■■■ ^•*N tljijjrjii it lite "(S)tc./«ii. awmi^tiy (ill. nft Slav's arwl ivi'i'cl^tcl^ir ^}jvVv?ti»'. Ira pioiS; >i^4i AywA oik. »V "' I'l' j'i\'';'- W to rliiy. aiS uiiltiJ <(i\ Kr mi 1 - 3k iJ llv LUv, Mtlx\;.tioo-I«,f. F-jfn^l^YaDUVj-ILc. f(^ cli^Tiunf lik( A rnuT rteruit Vet r(TlJtat c> c-1wCiityoi-ji?rtv ■>'■ ^'j-Cor liryrAi-ViiiiJfL-p '.III '^JtJivua-tl;. .-All ,■) tL^.l^irtfJlL. Oi^ P'f . ; linolrt ■'4- The Seventh Regiment Cross of Honor GENERAL George Moore Smith, while 5 Lieutenant-Colonel of the Seventh Regi- ment, originated the idea of the Cross of Honor, which has been extensively cop- ied by several States and many organi- zations. The following extract from Gen. Clark's History of the Seventh Regiment is pertinent: "At the meeting of the Board of Offi- cers in June, 1884, Lt.-Col. Smith in- troduced a resolution providing for a military decoration for long and faith- ful service in the Seventh Regiment, for the purpose of encouraging such service in the future and as a graceful recognition of it in the past; The resolution was unanimously adopted and a committee was appointed to select a design and to prepare the necessary rules and regulations. The design adopted for the decoration was a military cross, with crossed cannon; upon the face in the center of the cross the figure seven, encircled by the words 'Long and Faithful Service', this inscription sur- rounded by wreaths of oak and laurel. The rules and regulations, as adopted, directed that the cross be called the Cross of Honor, and it be presented in bronze to every officer and member who had served faithfully in the Seventh Regiment for ten years, or who should hereafter serve that period; and that one year of service in the regular or volunteer army or navy during the war (1861-65) be computed as equiv- alent to five years' service in the Regiment in time of peace. It was also provided that the cross could be made of silver to indicate fifteen years' service, of gold for twenty years' and of gold with figure seven in brilliants for twenty-five or more years' service." At the first public presentation of the Cross of Honor it was awarded to 421 members and ex-mem- bers of the Regiment, including 26 generals, 68 field officers and 67 captains. General Smith, when custodian of the records of the Cross of Honor, stated in a letter to the Com- manding Officer: "This list of names, eloquent in its- self, very inadequately expresses the loyalty and de- votion of the men who have served in this Regiment; could the records of the past be searched and the names of officers and members distinguished for long and faithful service be added to this list, it would be very largely augmented; and could the names, par- ticularly of those who heroically upheld its honor and maintained its spirit, traditions and discipline on more than four hundred battlefields of the War of the Rebellion, be added to these pages, the record would indeed be brilliant. Many were killed on the field and many died of wounds received, or from disease contracted in the line of duty, and the ranks of our heroes were thinned long before the institution of the Cross of Honor." Maj. Charles E. Lydecker, the present custodian of the records, wrote in 1905 to Col. Appleton: "You will observe the new designation for officers who served in the war with Spain and in the Philippine Insurrection, and will also notice that now the roll of members who have won the Cross numbers 1,079. in other words, a total surpassing the lawful strength of our organization. Although some have answered the final roll call, there is indeed a regiment remaining "-if those whose loyaltv to the service and to the coun- GENERAL GEORGE MOORE SMITH. try has been absolutely sterhnp. a regiment which marches with the officers and men now serving the colors, possessing the same devotion to the interests that its active members have, and even an intensi- fied desire for its prosperity. It is gratifying to know with what pride this Cross is worn by those who have entered the service of the National Government. Our records attest many evidences of an inspiration which the Cross has for ex-members on active duty, such as when Gen. William A. Kobbe led his men into action at Manila, with the Seventh Regiment Cross of Honor on his breast, and they also attest the tributes which our medal receives from the regulars generally who know the training it betokens and the loyalty it exem- plifies. Too much cannot be said for the patriotic zeal which has been engendered 'hrough the creation of the particular Order of Merit, which this great body of Cross of Honor men constitutes." The following constitutes the rules under which the Regimental Cross of Honor is awarded, adopted .'\pril -t, 1888, and amended Jan. 22, 1901, April 13, 1902. and June 2T, 1902. The Seventh Regiment Military Decoration For Long and Faithful Service I. Name. — The Seventh Regiment Military Decora- tion for Long and Faithful Service shall be known as the "Cross of Honor." II. Design. — A military cross, with figure "7," a wreath of oak and laurel, and the words "Long and Faithful Service." On reverse, name of owner, num- ber of decoration and year issued. III. Material. — Bronze for ten years' service; silver for fifteen years' service; gold for twenty years' service: and for twenty-five years' service, gold with figure "7" in brilliants. IV. Who Entitled to Decoration. — First, Members of this Regiment who have served or who may here- after serve ten years or more; Second, Exempt mem- Ixx emm^^mm bers of this Regiment who served in the Regular or Volunteer Army or Navy of the United States in i86i-i86s, one year of such service to be regarded as equal to five years' service in the Regiment, and cases of discharge from the United States service on account of disability to receive special consideration; Fourth, Members and ex-members of this Regiment who served in the Regular or Volunteer Army or Navy of the United States during the Spanish-Ameri- can War, or in the Philippines after April ii, 1899, during the continuance of the insurrection, provided that if such service was in the Volunteer Army or Navy, they shall thereafter rejoin this Regiment unless discharged from the United States service for physical disability or commissioned in the Regular Army; one year of service to be regarded as equal to two and one-half years' of service in this Regiment. Cases of discharge for physical disability to receive special con- sideration. The color of the ribbon for those who have served in the Spanish-American War of the Philippine .Insurrection to be red and yellow. V. How Issued. — The bronze decoration to be pre- sented by the Regiment to all who are entitled to the same; and to those who hereafter complete fifteen years' service a silver bar shall be presented by the Regiment, to be placed above the bronze bar, and to those who hereafter complete twenty years' ser- vice, a gold bar shall also be presented by the Regiment. The silver and gold bars to be inscribed with the num- ber of years in service, and on the reverse the name date of issue and the number of the bar in its order in the series of silver and gold decorations respectively. VI. Applications. — This decoration shall be issued upon applications in a prescribed form addressed to the Adjutant of the Regiment. VII. Committee on Awards. — This Committee shall consist of the Field Officers of the Regiment, and upon application verified by the Company Command- ants, and duly anoroved by said Committee and by the Board of Officers, the Quartermaster shall issue the decorations and take receipts for same. VIII. Records. — The Quartermaster shall keep a record book in which shall be recorded the names of all persons to whom decorations are issued, a record of the military service in each case, the num- bers of the decorations issued, and the dates. IX. Cost of Cross and Bars. — The Cost in silver, in gold, or in gold with "7" in brilliants can be procured through the Quartermaster, by or for those who are qualified by service for the same upon the payment to him of the cost of manufacture, viz.; silver $8.00, gold $80.00, gold with "7" in brilliants $120. The bronze, silver and gold bars can also be obtained through the Quartermaster, by those who have heretofore qualified for the Cross, and they will be properly attached to the bronze Cross upon the payment to the Quartermaster of $1.50 for the new b.-onze Lar, $5.00 for the bronze and silver bars, and $17.00 for the bronze, silver and gold bars. X. Public Presentation. — To those who may here- after qualify for the Cross of Honor during each year ending March 31, and who are in active service in the Regiment at that date, the Cross in bronze, or the bar in silver, or in gold, will be publicly presented at a parade of the Regiment. Up to May i, 1906, 1,113 members had received the Cross for ten years' service; 270 for fifteen years'; 98 for twenty years' and 62 for twenty-five years'. 17 Field Musicians had received the Cross for ten Official list of active and exempt members of the Seventh Regiment, N. G., N. Y., to whom the Board of Officers has awarded the Cross of Honor for long and faithful service. The * indicates service in the Regular or Volunteer Army or Navy of the United States during the War, 1861-1865, and the f indicates service in the same forces during the Spanish-Amer- ican War or the Philippine Insurrection. The numbers correspond in each case with the numbers engraved upon the Cross in bronze as awarded and presented, years'; 12 for fifteen years'; 10 for twenty years' and 8 for twenty-five years'. Recipients of the Seventh Regiment Cross of Honor AWARDED NOV. i, 1884. 1. Col. Emmons Clark. 2. Lt.-Col. George Moore Smith. *3. Maj. Richard Allison. 4. Capt. Don Alonzo Pollard. 5. Capt. William H. Kipp. 6. Capt. William C. Casey. 7. Capt. James C. Abrams. 8. Capt. Henry S. Steele. 9. Capt. Daniel Appleton. 10. Capt. George B. Rhoads. 11. Capt. Augustus W. Conover. 12. Capt. Andrew Mills. 13. Rev. Sullivan H. Weston. 14. Dr. Moreau Morris. 15. Lt. E. Graham Haight. 16. Lt. John A. Tackaberry. 17. Lt. George A. Jones. 18. Lt. John W McDougall 19. Lt. Willard C Fisk. 20. Lt. J. E. Schermerhorn. 21. Lt Frank Pawling 22. Lt. George W. Rand. 23. Lt. Charles H. Covell. 24. Lt. John F. Long. 25. Lt. James B. Dewson. 26. Lt. James E. Ware. 27. Lt. Victor W. Voorhees. 28. Lt. Charles T. Dillingham. 29. Lt. Bradish J. Smith. 30. Lt. Charles E. Lydecker. *3i. Gen. Alexander Shaler. "■32. Gen. Louis Fitzgerald. *33. Gen. Schuyler Hamilton. *34. Gen. Abram Duryee. ■"35. Gen. Edward Jardine. ""36. Gen. Robert Nugent. *37. Gen. John G Wright. 38. Gen. Charles F. Robbins. 39. Col. William H. Riblet. 40. Capt. Edward O. Bird. 41. Capt. George P. Barrett. 42. Capt. Peter Palmer. *43. Capt. Henry I. Hayden. 44. Capt. John Le Bcutillier. 45. Lt. James P. Burrell. 46. Lt. Wm. Gayer Dominick. 47. Lt. Daniel Chauncey, Jr. 48. Capt. Darius Ferry. 49. Lt. Henry S. Germond. 50. Lt. Edward Earle. 51. Lt. Albert T. Wyckofi^. "'52. Col. Harmon D. Hull. "'53. Lt.-Col. Lynde Catlin. *S4. Lt.-Col. George A. Bernard. *S5. Maj. Rufus King. *S6. Capt. Edward Bernard. *S7. Capt. David Miller. '''58. Capt. Waldo Sprague. *S9- Capt. Henry C. Ellis. 60. Sgt. Peter D. Braisted, Jr. 61. Sgt. William B. Coughtry. 62. Sgt. Thomas Clark, Jr. 63. Sgt. Daniel A. Nesbitt. 64. Sgt. Oiarles E. Snevily. 6s. Sgt. George W. Chauncey. *66. Sgt. Hugh B. Thomson. 67. Sgt. John B. Holland. 68. Sgt. Thomas E. Rice. 69. Sgt. Wm. Atwood French. 70. Sgt. J. P. M. Richards. 71. Sgt. Jacob M. Schuyler. 72. Sgt. Walter G Schuyler. 73. Sgt. Warren R. Bostwick. 74. Sgt. W. J. Wilson. 75. Sgt. John W. Coady. 76. Sgt. James D. Ford. *77- Cpl. H. 'N. Bradstreet. "'78. Cpl. John. B. Mclntyre. 79. Cpl. Albert L. Wickert. 80. Cpl. Robert S. Ferguson. 81. Cpl. George W. Lewis. 82. Cpl. Henry L. Backus. 83. Sgt. E. J. Hyde. 84. Sgt. George Gregory. Ixxi 8s. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91- 92. 93- *94- 95- *96. *97- *98. 99- 100. *IOI. *IQ2. *I03. *I04. *I05. *io6. *I07. 108. ♦109. *IIO. *iii. 112. *ii3- 114. lis- ♦116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. ♦134. 125- 126. 127. 128. 129. 130. 131- 132. 133- *I34- 135- 136. 137- 138. 139- 140. 141. 142. 143. 144. ♦146. *I47. ♦148. *I49- ♦150. *I5I. ♦152. *IS3- ■ *I54. *I5S. *I56. *IS7. *IS8. *i.TO- *i6o. Pvt. Whitman S. Lent. Pvt. Edward J. Love. Pvt. William M. Morgan. Pvt. George W. Hasbrouck. Pvt. John A. Hunt. Pvt. John G. Bert. Pvt. John A. Murray. Pvt. Louis G. Frankau. Pvt. Harrison G. McFaddin. Cpl. David M. Doremus. Pvt. Harold C. Titus. Maj. Joseph J. Comstock. Capt. Gulian V. Weir. Capt. August Shimmel. Lt. Frederick Kopper. Sgt. John McGreevty. Maj. Frank K. Smith. Col. Wm. W. Stephenson. Lt.-Col. John L. Brower. Capt. William W. Tracy. Capt. R. Burnett Smith. Capt. P. R. Chadwick. Capt. Henry H. Mott. Lt. Henry L. Freeland. Lt. Joseph Neustaedter. Capt. J. D. Schuller. Lt. Roswell Weston. Lt. Charles B. Bostwick. Engr. Frederick Eckel. Sgt. William Hamel. Sgt. George H. Daily. Sgt. Edward J. Olssen. Sgt. Henrv W. Freeman. Sgt. Charles Frey. Sgt. C. H. Cadwell. Sot. Arthur T. Timpson. Sgt. Wm. H. Hampton, Jr. Sgt. Charles L. Cozzens. Sgt. H. Blanchard Dominick. Sgt. John M. Smith. Sgt. John N. Wright. Cpl. George G. Cowl. Cpl. E. Sidney Terhune. Cpl. Charles W. Kane. Cpl. Samuel J. Chambers. Cpl. Frank W. Colwell. Cpl. Alexander Dominick. Cpl. Frank P. Rossiter. Cpl. Jas. H. Bartholomew. Cpl. H. C. Nichols. Cpl. E. F. Weidenfeld. Cpl. Charles Gregory. Cpl. E. J. Lowry. Cpl. James R. Steers, Jr. Cpl. Antonio C. Martinez. Cpl. Walter Lipe. Cpl. William Hart. Cpl. William Peake. Cpl. George F. Dominick. Cpl. James Muir. Cpl. John F. Jolly. Maj. William H. Corsa. Capt. George Tuthill. Rev. J. Tuttle Smith. Capt. James B. Grant. Capt. James Wood. Maj. John H. Coster. Lt. A. R. Barrett. Lt. Henry B. Dyer. Cpl. Frederick A. McKay. Sgt. John B. Clapp. Maj. Edward L. Halsted. Capt. John L. Little. Lt. James Miller. Lt. William O. Chapman. Lt. W. H. Vance. 161. Lt. Gouverneur Kemble. 162. Sgt. William B. Freeman. 163. Pvt. Edward N. Ebbets. 164. Pvt. Andrew J. Smith. 165. Col. Andrew A. Bremner. 166. Col. Dudley S. Steele. *i67. Lt.-Col. Samuel Truesdell. 168. Capt. John W. Murray. 169. Sgt. John J. Coger. 170. Pvt. Ferdmand S. Joline. 171. Sgt. Charles Williamson. *I72. Sgt. Louis L. Robbins. 173. Sgt. Henry P. Carrington. 174. Sgt. Albert Delafield. 175. Cpl. William E. Turner. 176. Cpl. Frederick H. Pinkney. *I77. Gen. J. J. Morrison. *I78. Gen. John McNeil. "179. Maj. James S. Casey. *i8o. Maj. Charles F. Mears. *i8i. Lt.-Col. S. W. McPherson. *i82. Capt. Henry W. T. Mali. 183. Capt. Thomas Barrington. *i8a. Capt. William H. Romaine. ♦185. Capt. Poinsett Cooper. *i86. Lt. Fred T. Peet. *i87. Lt. S. M. Kellinger. *i88. Lt. Joseph B. Steohenson. *i89. Lt. Arthur V. B. Lockrow. *I90. Sgt. Fred. E. Edgar. 191. Cpl. Wm. B. Leonard. 192. Pvt. John D. Lipe. 193. Pvt. George D. Pond. 194. Lt. Irvin H. MacBride. 195. Sgt. Francis N. Howland. ♦196. Col. George W. Stilwell. 197. Pvt. James L. Brumley. ♦198. Gen. Lewis T. Barney. 199. Maj. C. H. Meday. *200. Capt. William H. Palmer. *20i. Capt. George W. Ring. *202. Gen. John Hendrickson. *203. Lt. H. W. Hubbell, Jr. *204. Col. Wm. J. Denslow. 205. Capt. Wm. A. Speaight. *;o6. Sgt. George W. Cowen. 207. Pvt. Thomas H. Beeckman. *2o8. Pvt. Charles W. Chauncey. 209. Pvt. Dudley R. Andrews. *2io. Lt.-Col. Edward H. Little. *2ii. Lt. Gardner K. Doughty. AWARDED DEC. 6, 1884. *2I2. *2I3. *2I4. *2I5. *2l6. ♦217. *2l8. *2I9. *220. *22I. *222. *223. *224. *225. *226. *227. *228. *229. *230. 231. 232. *213. 234- Gen. Richard N. Bowerman. Gen. Allan Rutherford. Lt.-Col. Henry G. Healy. Lt.-Col. Augustus Belknap. Lt.-Col. Smith W. Anderson Lt.-Col. A. S. Marshall. Lt.-Col. Robert W. Leonard. Dr. William B. Eager. Maj. James C. Cooley. Lt.-Col. John N. Coyne. Capt. Jacob Duryee. Lt.-Col. William A. Kobbe. Maj. Eugene F. Roberts. Dr. S. B. Tuthil!. Capt. Charles H. Lyon. Capt. L. A. Fish. Lt. George T. Cooke. Lt. Whittingham Cox. Lt. Philitv D. Giilager. Sgt. Frederick P. Marshall. Sgt. Thomas B. Harrison. Sgt. George A. Price. Sgt. Warren U. Reynolds. 235- 236. 237. *238. 239. ♦240. ♦241. ♦242. *243. *244- 24s. ♦246. *347. 248. 249. 250. ♦251. 252. *253. *254. *2S5. *2S6. *257. *2S8. *259. *26o. *26l. 262. 263. ♦264. 265. 266. 267. *268. *269. 270. 271. 272. 273- 274- 275- 276. 277. 278. 279- 280. 281. ♦282. *283. ♦284. 285. 286. 287. 288. 289. *290. Sgt. George W. Harlan. Sgt. Edwin W. Orvis. Pvt. Laurent B. Dryer. Pvt. James Martin. Pvt. Gerard M. Barretto. Purser. Thomas W. Holder. Col. William R. Smedberg. Gen. Charles G. Bartlett. Lt.-Col. William Winthrop. Maj. Thomas Lord. Capt. Francis W. Houghton. Maj. William P. Halsted. Maj. Philip Schuyler. Maj. John R. Apdrews. Lt. Walter Kobbe. Lt. Fred. A. Goodwin. Paymr. Charles B. Perry. Lt.-Col. E. M. Crawford. Capt. John S. Loud. Capt. Gilbert M. Husted. Capt. B. R. Keefler. Capt. Edward S. Earle. Lt.-Col. James B. Mix. Capt. A. B. Villeplait. Maj. C. Graham Bacon. Maj. E. R. Merriman. Capt. George H. Wheaton. Capt. George W. Ely. Lt. Robert M. Weed. Lt. J. Brainerd Taylor. Sgt. Charles S. Livingston. Sgt. James H. Redman. Sgt. George Quail. Sgt. Lewis C. Updike. Sgt. George W. Munson. Cpl. Daniel S. Mapes. Cpl. Samuel T. Bennett. Cpl. J. L. Kellinger. Cpl. Edward D. Hale. Pvt. James H. Cornell. Sgt. Horace C. DuVal. Sgt. James E. Holmes. Cpl. Edward McCoy. Sgt. Robert Murray. Pvt. Wm. C. B. Kemp. Sgt. Henry W. Clements. Sgt. Howard Bunting. Maj. Edgar Ketchum. Col. Wm. E. VanWyck. Capt. Peter A. Rink. Sgt. Thomas S. Thorp. Lt. John A. Sniftin. Pvt. W. Kumbel Wilson. Sgt. J. B. Amerman. Lt. John J. Behringer. Gen. F. Eugene Trotter. AWARDED JAN. ^. i? ♦291. *292. 293- *294. *29S- ♦296. 297. 298. 299. *300. *30i. 302. 303. ,304- 30.';. 3oi5. *307. *3o8. Maj. David F. Wright. Maj. Ivan Tailof. Capt. Edward G. Arthur. Capt. Edmund Blunt. Capt. Philip C. Rogers. Paymr. Wm. Lee Darling. Lt. Edward J. Steele. Lt. Isaac N. Judson. Lt. Milton B. Sweet. Lt. John W. Sibell. Lt. Joseph Cantrell. Sgt. Isaac Duryee. Sgt. Richard F. Ware. Sgt. Henry Camerden, Sgt. Frank McCoy. Sgt. Geo. W. Rosevelt, Jr. Sgt. Wm. J. OHohant. Sgt. William E. Starr. Jr. Ixxii PPEV^EP ^i^gl! *3og. Sgt. T. G. Thome. 310. Sgt. Thomas L. Camerden. 311. Cpl. Jesse F. Campbell. 312. Cpi. William J. Cassidy. 313. Cpl. Edward C. Anderson. 314. Cpl. Fred. J. Evans. 315. Pvt. Sylvester L. H. Ward. 316. Pvt. Isaiah W. Lore. *3i7. Capt. James Plant. 318. Pvt. E. W. Clarkson. 319. Pvt. William B. Dick. 320. Pvt. George J. Sontag. *32i. Lt.-Col. Henry L. Pierson, Jr. 322. Col. William F. Taylor. 323. Col. S. Oscar Ryder. ♦324. Col. Charles L. Norton 325. Lt. Charles W. Sy. 326. Lt. John M. Amory. ♦327. Lt. Norwood A. Halsey. ♦328. Gen. J. E. Duryee. 329. Cpl. Leroy A. Hickok. 330. Pvt. Silas B. Bostwick. *33i. Capt. M. L. M. Peixotto. AWARDED FEB. 6, 18 '332. *333- *334- *.33S- *336. *337- *338. *339- *.340. .341- 342. *343- *344. 345- 346. *347- 348. 349- 350. 351- *3S2. 353- 354- *355- 356. 357. 358. *■^:Q. ♦360. *36i. ♦362. 363. 364. *36S. *366. 367. 368. *369. 370. 371. 373- *374- *''7> *376. :^77. 378. Gen. Egbert L. Viele. Gen. James R. O'Beirne. Gen. Gilbert H. McKibbin. Col. Harvey S. Chatfield. Lt.-Col. James W. Powell. Lt.-Col. William P. Roome. Lt.-Col. Alexander Douglas. Maj. Robert P. Barry. Lt.-Col. Gould H. Thorp. Capt. Francis W. Bacon. Capt. Henry B. Turner. Capt. H. H. Holbrook. Capt. Frank M. Kelley. Sgt. Walter S. Wilson. Sgt. L. L. S. Clearman. Sgt. George B. Thorne. Sgt. George G. Stow. Sgt. J. H. Harrison. Sgt. William H. Terhune. Cpl. Theodore Burgoyne. Cpl. Samuel A. Beers. Cpl. Eugene A. Hyde. Pvt. Frederick Jacobson. Pvt. Charles F. Wisewell. Pvt. George W. Rodgers. Pvt. Charles H. Swords. Pvt. John Kase. Jr. Gen. Wm. Henry Browne. Col. William L. Bramhall. Lt.-Col. Charles J. Murphv. Mai. William H. Wiley. Lt. S. Burdett Hyatt. Lt. Horace Bacon. Lt. Fritz Robert. Master Benj. S. Weeks. Sgt. James L. Beers. Sgt. William Poillon. Pvt. Thomas S. Timpson. Pvt. F. B. Messenger. Pvt. A. Garrison. Gen. John A. Foster. Cpl. J. Anpus Shaw. Paymr. William H. Owen. Capt. Albert V. Meeks. Capt. Richard R. Brouner. Pvt. W. S. Neilson. Cpl. Wm. D. S. Hyer. *38i. *382. 383. 384. *38S. *386. *387. *388. ♦389. *390. *39i. 392. 393- 394- 395- 396. 397. 398. 399- 400. 401. 402. *403- *404- *40S- *4o6. *407- *4o8. *409- ♦410. 411. 412. 413. 414. 41 S. 416. 417. *4i8. *4I9- *420. 421. Gen. Edward L. Molineux. Col. Charles R. Coster. Lt.-Col. William A. Pond. Lt.-Col. James Price. Maj. John Lawrence. Capt. Joel B. Erhardt. Capt. Edward C. Kittle. Capt. Francis A. Silva. Lt. John Walker. Lt. Ebenezer R. Johnson. Lt. James B. Vose. Lt. Benjamin Parr. Lt. Henry Everdell. Sgt. J. H. Hobart Haws. Sgt. Charles A. Cappa. Pvt. Edward Kemp. Pvt. Samuel E. Hiscox. Pvt. Thomas C. Doremus. Cpl. Samuel E. Warren. Pvt. Charles S. Wright. Cpl. Charles M. Baker. Lt. Peter J. Bogert. Lt.-Col. Henry M. Porter. Lt.-Col. Francis H. Cowdrey. Maj. W. H. Schieffelin. Capt. John Oldershaw. Gen. N. B. McLaughlin. Paymr. William Patten. A. M. Mate J. Russell Howell. Lt. Robert O'Neill Ford. Lt. Charles J. Day. Sgt. William J. Knight. Sgt. Thomas E. Delano. Sgt. H. M. Nesbitt. Pvt. Joseph McLaren. Sgt. George T. Mortimer. Lt. John W. Bogert. Lt.-Col. Adolphus d'Orville. Capt. R. S. Alcoke. Lt. George B. Butler, Jr. Lt. Charles R. Willets. AWARDED MARCH 7. 1885. ♦370. Gen. H. E. Tremain. ♦380. Gen. George R. Vernon. AWARDED APRIL 11, 1885. *422. Gen. J. Fred. Pierson. ♦423. Gen. Nat. P. Lane. *424. Lt.-Col. Edwin S. Babcock. ♦425. Maj. Wm. Wallace Buckley. *426. Col. Thomas Freeborn. *427. Capt. Stephen T. Hosmer. *428. Capt. John W. French. *429. Capt. Townsend L. Hatfield. 430. Capt. Charles W. Smith. 431. Capt. George W. Brainerd. 432. Capt. William R. Pettigrew. *433. Lt. Henry J. Foster. 434. Lt. John W. Spicer. 435. Sgt. William H. Ward. 436. Sgt. Gould B. Hedenberg. 437- Sgt. James W. Clarke. 438. Sgt. Frederick W. Herring. 439. Cpl. Augustus F. Pendleton. 440. Pvt. Robert Wilson. 44t. Pvt. John L. Haulenbeek. 442. Pvt. Alexander Marshall. 443. Pvt. Edgar S. Pratt. AWARDED OCT. 3. 1885. *t44. Gen. Charfes E. Smith. *445. Lt.-Col. Percy B. Spear. ♦446. Maj. Francis S. Earle. *447. Maj. Frederick Mears. *448. Capt. A. M. Burtis. *449. Capt. Wm. L. Watson. ♦.-ISO. Capt. Alex. B. MacGowan. *45i. Capt. L. O. Goodridge. 452. Capt. Lewis H. Watts. 453. Capt. Charles A. Easton. 454. Lt. Joseph Dore. *455. Lt. Eliphalet W. Stratton. ♦456. Sgt. R. L. Johnson. *4S7. Sgt. Willis McDonald. 458. Sgt. Frank W. Drake. 459. Sgt. George Gibson. 460. Sgt. William Clark. 461. Sgt. Robert Clark. 462. Cpl. John Dunham. 463. Pvt. Wyckoff Vanderhoef. *464. Pvt. Eugene Bissell. ♦465. Paymr. Wm. H. Reid. 466. Lt. James L. Harway. 467. Pvt. George F. Merchant. 468. Sgt. Wm. H. Francis. 469. Sgt. Charles L. Waterbury. 470. Sgt. George E. Moore. 471. Lt. Edward E. Sage. 472. Pvt. Alfred G. Swift. AWARDED DEC. 5, 1885. *473. Lt.-Col. Henry Street. *474- Lt.-Col. Charles N. Swift. *475. Maj. Henry Van der Weyde. 476. Capt. Louis E. Leflferts. 477. Lt. Harry D. Cooper. 478. Sgt. James J. McKenna. 479. Sgt. John K. Green. 480. Sgt. John T. McLaughlin. 481. Sgt. James E. McNicol. 482. Sgt. Thomas S. Taylor. 483. Sgt. Edward W. Price. 484. Cpl. Frank A. Buckman. 485. Cpl. William T. Peterson. 486. Pvt. James Adam. 487. Pvt. William A. Bryant. 488. Pvt. John Corcoran. 489. Pvt. Amos H. Cropsey. 490. Pvt. W. S. Thomson. 491. Pvt. William J. Wells. 492. Pvt. Joseph Williams. AWARDED FEB. 13, 1886. *493. Lt. E. A. Edwards. 494. Lt. George S. Loder. 495. Sgt. Benjamin Edge. 496. Sgt. Samuel M. Warnock. 497. Cpl. D. L. M. Peixotto. 498. Cpl. Enoch Dutcher. 499. Cpl. James H. Davidson. *500. Pvt. L. H. Broome. 501. Pvt. George J. Daniell. 502. Pvt. Wm. M. Corner. 503. Pvt. Samuel D. Folsom. AWARDED OCT. 2, 1886. ♦504. Col. Wm. H. Chesebrough. *50S. Col. Jacob J. Noah. *So6. Lt.-Col. George N. Bomfor^i. *507. Lt.-Col. John B. Winslow. 508. Lt.-Col. Frank G. Ward. 509. Capt. James L. Price *5io. Capt. Alex. H. Brittbn. *5ii. Capt. Fenton Rockwell. *5I2. Lt. Robert D. Evans. ♦513. Lt. Charles D. Sutton. 514. Lt. C. B. Coffin. 515. Lt. Frank Munn. 516. Paymr. Theodore O. Ebaueh 117. Sgt. Edwin C. Ray, Jr. ■(la Cpl. John F. Thies. 519. Pvt. Joseph R. Dederer. 520. Pvt. William Bennett. g g i q ^gH^Rl ^ ^^!i^ GAZCT TE=^ Ixxiii AWARDED NOV. 27, 1886. 521. Lt. James Thorne Harper. 522. Sgt. George H. Gould. 523. Sgt. William P. Atkinson. 524. Pvt. J. Worster Hale. 525. Pvt. Alexander Burn. 526. Pvt. Cyrus F. Loutrel. 527. Pvt. John J. Cauchois. AWARDED MARCH 5, 1887. 528. Sgt. John R. Stanton. 529. Pvt. Enos F. Jones. 530. Pvt. David S. Skinner. '531. Sgt. N. Malon Beckwith. 532. Pvt. Henry W. Comegys. 533. Pvt. Russell Dart. 534. Pvt. William R. Ward. 535. Pvt. Benj. F. McKinley. *536. Lt.-Col. F. E. Mcllvaine. *537 Col. E. B. Van Winkle. *538. Capt'. F. H. Corrie. 539. Pvt. John Herriman, Jr. AWARDED DEC. 10, 1887. ♦540. Capt. John R. Paxton. *S4i. Lt. T. W. B. Hughes. *S42. Sgt. George W. Freeland. 543. Capt.Joseph Lentilhon. 544. Sgt. W. H. Heisser. 545. Sgt. Edward W. Burnette. 546. Sgt. Walter N. Vail. 547. Sgt. Wm. J. Underwood. 548. Sgt. Wm. H. Folsom. 549. Cpl. Charles S. Clark. 550. Cpl. W. W. Tompkins. 551. Pvt. George W. Thatcher. 552. Pvt. Joseph E. Disbrow. 553. Pvt. John F. Attridge. AWARDED MARCH 3, 1888. 554. Lt. Edward L. NicoU. 555. Sgt. Charles Cook. 556. Sgt. Thomas A. Bartley. 557. Sgt. Wm. G. Bates. 558. Cpl. Dudley Betts. 559. Cpl. G. H. Crawford. 560. Pvt. H. W. Ronk. 561. Pvt. Thomas J. Taylor. 562. Pvt. George L. Androus. 563. Pvt. Thomas J. Blanck, 2d. ♦564. Sgt. John Bolton. AWARDED DEC. i, 1888. 565. Surg. Daniel M. Stimson. 566. Sgt. Thomas M. Halsey. 567. Sgt. Abner L. Ely. 568. Sgt. Edgar L. Reynolds. 569. Sgt. Byron W. Anderson. 570. Sgt. James E. Schuyler. 571. Pvt. Thomas W. Linton. 572. Pvt. Albert E. Pond. *S73. Lt.-Col. Walter E. Kidder. *574. Lt.-Col. Z. S. Spalding. *575. Lt. C. J. Theriot. ♦576. Paymr. Wm. V. Porter. *577. Pvt. B. F. Hillery. 578. Pvt. George F. Bates. 579. Pvt. A. Bastianelli. AWARDED JAN. 29, 1889. 580. Sgt. William A. Jennings. 5S1. Sgt. John C. Wohlfert. 582. Cpl. George W. Robinson. 583. Pvt. James C. Knox. 584. Lt. Gulian V. Quilliard. AWARDED JAN. 30, 1890. ♦585. Capt. Charles E. Heuberer. 586. Lt. Andrew J. Eccles. 587. Lt. Eugene T. Kirkland. 588. Lt. Addison McDougall. 589. Sgt. James W. Carter. 590. Sgt. Henry H. Spelman. 591. Sgt. Gerald N. Stanton. 592. Sgt. Charles W. Wernig. 593. Sgt. George D. Cook. 594. Sgt. F. L. VanBenschoten. 595. Sgt. Wm. V. A. Mulhallon. 596. Sgt. Arthur C. Clayton. 597. Cpl. Joseph F. Day. 598. Cpl. M. J. FitzMahony. 599. Cpl. William A. Taylor. 600. Pvt. Marshall W< Scriven. 601. Cpl. Jas. Worrall Arthur. 602. Pvt. Stephen Alex. Cooper. 603. Cpl. Edward H. Gouge. 604. Pvt. David A. McLeod. 605. Pvt. Albert Shumway, Jr. 606. Pvt. Zeb. Mayhcw. 607. Pvt. Charles W. Miller. 608. Pvt. Smith A. Harriman. AWARDED MARCH 22, 1890. 609. Pvt. William S. Righter. 610. Sgt. Henry S. Clark. 611. Sgt. David Valentine, Jr. 612. Pvt. Jas. Osborne Wright *6l3. Lt. Charles R. Hickox. *6i4. Capt. Edw. N. Kirk Talcott. AWARDED JAN. 3. iSpi- 615. Pvt. George W. Happy. 616. Lt. Stephen W. Merritt. 617. Lt. Morton B. Stele. 618. Lt. R. A. Powers. 619. Sgt. John V. Black. 620. Sgt. William R. Ware. 621. Sgt. William M. Ballard. 622. Sgt. J. W. B. Rockwell. 623. Cpl. H. V. D. Black. 624. Cpl. Charles H. Cadwell. 625. Cpl. Charles L. Winters. 626. Cpl. William A. Jones. 627. Pvt. M. C. Patterson. 628. Pvt. George F. Carll. AWARDED MARCH 12, 1891. 629. Capt. William A. Valentino. 630. Lt. Robert McLean. 631. Sgt. Frederic Van Lennep. 632. Sgt. Theodor Guerra. 633. Sgt. Theodore Babcock. Jr. 634. Sgt. Frederick W. Budd. 635. Lt.-Col. Fredk. C. McLewee. 6-!6. Pvt. L. Strettell Miller. 637. Pvt. John Daniell. Jr. 6^8. Pvt. Joseph Dowd. 639. Pvt. T. J. O. Rhinelander. 640. Cpl. Charles M. Englis. 641. Pvt. Edwin.. \. Brooks. 642. Lt. Oscar Mussinan. Jr. ♦643. Lt. Henry S. Brevoort. *644. S'm'n U. S. N. C. F. Seymour 645. Pvt. George E. Molleson. ♦646. Capt. Robert Bailey. AWARDED SEPT. 11, 1891. 647. Pvt. George Clark, Jr. AWARDED FEB. 16, 1892. 648. Lt. Charles F. Bement. 649. Lt. Harry E. Zittel. 650. Sgt. Charles L. Comfort. 651. Sgt. Francis C. Harriman. 652. Sgt. Alfred M. Hearn. 653. Sgt. Frank Hoch. 654. Cpl. Clemens F. Mull?r. 655. Pvt. Robert F. Morrison. 656. Pvt,. August Bertrand. 657. Pvt. James Spies. 658. Pvt. Horace E. Fox. 659. Pvt. Edw. C. Schoonmaker. 660. Pvt. Allan D. Dederick. 661. Pvt. John A. Livingston. 662. Pvt. Robert S. Holt, Jr. 663. Cpl. Henry H. Arthur. ♦664. Capt. Thomas H. Annable. AWARDED MARCH 22, 1892. 665. Cpl. John R. Cummings. 666. Pvt. Miles C. Palmer. 667. Sgt. Paul A. Jeannot. AWARDED JAN. 7, 1893 668. Lt. Francis G. Landon. 66g. Lt. J. Watson Cochran. 670. Lt. Robert Mazet.. 671. Lt. Charles A. Appleton. 672. Sgt. Arthur E. White. 673. Sgt. James Wotherspoon. 674. Sgt. John Jay White, Jr. 675. Cpl. J. A. Jenkins. 676. Cpl. John Hallett Clark. 677. Cpl. Curtis P. Gately. 678. Cpl. Clarence L. Smith. 679. Cpl. Frederick R. Lee. 680 Cpl. Robert M. Kalloch 681. Pvt. E. W. Bennett. 682. Pvt. John Winfield Scott. 683. Pvt. Arthur Fitch. 684. Lt. Wilbur B. Bradley. 685. Pvt. Harry S. Morris. 686. Pvt. Arthur J. Woods. 687. Pvt. Wm. H. Van Kleeck, Jr. 688. Pvt. Eugene Horton. 689. Pvt. Robert L. Major. 690. Pvt. Alonzo Hebbard. 691. Pvt. Henry B. Boyd. 692. Pvt. James Louis Beyea. ♦693. Lt.-Col. Wm. L. M. Burger. *694. Capt. Thomas Elliott. ♦695. Capt. F. E. Waldron. *6g6. Capt. C. M. Rockefeller. AWARDED FEB. 14, 1894. 697. Pvt. Joseph P. Murray. 698. Pvt. William E. Mead. 699. Pvt. Walter E. Ward. 700. Pvt. Arthur DeSaldern. 701. Pvt. Frederick O'Byrne. 702. Lt. George J. Weaver. 703. Cpl. George D. Pitman. 704. Pvt. Courtney S. Busse. 705. Sgt. J. Wray Cleveland. 706. Sgt. Carlton G. Howard. 707. Cpl. Wm. H. Journeay. 708. Sgt. Wm. Hall Allen. 709. Pvt. Charles W. Henry. 710. Pvt. David S. Tuska. 711. Pvt. Joel S. Mason. 712. Sgt. William D. Leonard. 713. Pvt. D. Stuart Cameron 714. Pvt. Robert S. Hayes. Ixxiv 715. Pvt. Reginald P. Sherman. 716. Lt. Robert M. Dunn. 717. Pvt. Clarence I. Hoeber. 718. Sgt. J. Weston Myers. 719. Cpl. Herbert H. Knox. 720. Pvt. John W. Butler. 721. Pvt. Franz E. Triacca. 722. Pvt. Jed Frye. 723. Sgt. Eugene R. Richards. 724. Cpl. Arthur J. Saalfield. 725. Pvt. G. H. Floto. 726. Sgt. Arthur F. Pleiffer. 727. Sgt. Louis J. Joscelyn. 728. Pvt. William J. Andrus. 729. Cpl. Anthony J. Bleecker. 730. Pvt. Edward W. Gould, Jr. 731. Cpl. Wildey Vores. 732. Sgt. Isaac Plumb. AWARDED MARCH 22, 1895. 733. Lt. Austin E. Pressinger. 734. Sgt-Maj. J. H. Townsend. 735. Sgt. Maj. A. White. 736. Sgt. William M. Halsted. Ti7. Ssrt. John A. B. Stillings. 738. Sgt. James H. Lee. 739- Sgt. Mortimer Osborne. 740. Sgt. C. Otto Toussaint. 741. Cpl. Frederick W. Janssen. 742. Cpl. J. R. Stewart. 743- Cpl. Alfred W. Trotter. 744. Cpl. Archibald T. Moore. 745. Cpl. George L. Hoffman. 746. Cpl. Frederic H. Crary. 747. Pvt. Robert H. Pelton. 748. Pvt. James Baird. 749. Pvt. Daniel C. Meyer. 750. Pvt. William H. Oliver. 751. Pvt. Louis B. Rader. 752. Pvt. Arthur B. Risley. 753. Pvt. Lewis T. Thornell. 754. Pvt. James D. Thornton. 755. Pvt. Chester A. Darling. 756. Pvt. Gouverneur Kemble, Jr. 757. Pvt. John H. Tripler. 758. Pvt. Robert D. Andrews. 759. Pvt. Amasa Richard Angell. 760. Pvt. Oakley Freeman. 761. Pvt. Abram Wakeman Stout. 762. Pvt. William A. McCreery. AWARDED 1896. 763. Cpl. Charles S. Maxfield. 764. 1st Sgt. Henry V. Keep. 765. Pvt. John T. Wainwright. 766. Pvt. William H. Frame. 767. Lt. Robert McWilliam. 768. Bat. Q. M. Sgt. H. A. Bostw'k 769. Pvt. Frank B. McGay. 770. Pvt. Alexander M. Simpson. 771. 2d Lt. Frederick H. Clark. jy2. Cpl. William H. Whittal. 773. Sgt.-Maj. Emmons Clark, Jr. 774. Pvt. Herman C. Miller. 775. Pvt. John W. Salter, Jr. 776. Bat. Sgt.-Maj. L. E. Vannier. 777. 1st Sgt. Percy L. Klock. 778. Pvt. Edward B. Fernald. 779. Pvt. Frederick Martin, Jr. 780. Pvt. John W. Schelpert. 781. Capt. Harrv W. Janssen. 782. Pvt. R. C. Corner. 783. Sgt. John M. Jones. 784. Sgt. James Dougherty. 785. Pvt. Frederick C. Pollard. 786. Pvt. Edward P. Jessup. 787. Pvt. Charles T. Leonard. 788. Cpl. Frank J. Burke. 789. Pvt. Charles E. Gleason. 790. Pvt. Charles H. Reisig. 791. Lt. & Bat.-Ad. DeW. C. Falls. 792. Pvt. C. A. J. Queckberner. 793. Pvt. Emil T. Palmenberg 794. Cpl. Amedee J. Vaast. 795. Pvt. S. P. Lasell. 796. Pvt. D. Clark Balch. 797. Pvt. Benjamin F. Goodspeed. 798. Pvt. William A. Dixon. 799. 1st Sgt. William J. Gilpin. 800. Cpl. Matthew L Fox AWARDED 1897. Sgt. Robert M. Lyman. Sgt. John A. Davidson. Cpl. Charles G. Halliday. Pvt. Oscar T. Wenige. Pvt. Willis M. Moore. Pvt. Henry L. Bloomfield. 2nd Lt. George S. Towle. 1st Sgt. Louis Sands. Pvt. David A. Smith. Pvt. Robert D. Neeson. Pvt. Charles F. Bostwick. Pvt. Charles McDougall. Pvt. Matthew K. Miller. Pvt. Hamilton W. Fish. Sgt. George F. Pelham. Pvt. Howland Pell. 2d Lt. Munroe Crane, Jr. 1st Sgt. Walter H. Brainard. Q. M. Sgt. Luis James Phelps. Q. M. Sgt. Pearson Halstead. Sgt. Louis E. Lahens. Cpl. Frank W. Perkins. Cpl. Seymour S. Van Kirk. Cpl. William E. F. Smith. Cpl. Thomas E. Tripler. Cpl. Remsen Darling. Pvt. Wm. P. Wainwright. Pvt. Adolph E. Ranch Pvt. James W. Halsted. Pvt. Frederick W. Rundle. Pvt. George H. Barlow. Pvt. Harry CJ. Mabie. Pvt. John Corner. Sgt. Arthur E. Wood. 801. 802. 803. 804. 80s. 806. 807. 808. 809. 810. 811. 812. 813. 814. 815. 816. 817. 818. 819. 820. 821. 822. 823. 824. 825. 826. 827. 828. 829. 830. 831. 832. 833. 834. 835. 836. 837. 838. 839- 840. 841. 842. 843- 844. 84s. 846. 847. 848. 849. 8so. 8si. 852. 853. 854- 855. 8s6. 857. 8s8. AWARDED 1898. Cpl. Thomas S. Veitch. Pvt. C. O. Woodhouse, Jr. Capt. & Asst. Surg. C. J. CoUes. Lt. Ambrose G. Todd. Lt. William S. Scott. Sgt. & Col. Br. H. Groesbeck. Q. M. Sgt. Wesley F. Smith. Q. M. Sgt. Alanson B. Wilson. Sgt. Thomas C. Dougherty. Sgt. William B. Miles. Sgt. Walter H. Brown. Sgt. Raymond T. Smith. Cpl. Arthur Drake. Cpl. Robert G. Sherman. Pvt. F. C. Wightman. Pvt. .\lbert T. Strauch. Pvt. Robert H. Lockwood. Pvt. Charles R. Shaw. Pvt. Benjamin A. Kellogg. Pvt. Joseph S. Woodhouse. Pvt. Percival R. Irving Pvt. George Oakley. Pvt. Edward Scheitlin, Jr. Pvt. Thomas B. Aldrich. AWARDED 1899. 859. Cpl. George R. Martin. 860. Cpl. Hobart H. Smith. 861. Cpl. Louis F. Eggers. 862. Pvt. Charles F. French. 863. 2d Lt. George A. Schastey. 864. Lt. & Bat. Q. M. J. T. Fisher. 865. Sgt. C. S. M. Hook. 866. 2d Lt. Oren M. Beach, Jr. 867. Sgt. A. M. Pressinger. 868. Sgt. Julius C. Ammann. 869. 2d Lt. Charles W. Nichols. 870. Sgt. Lyman O. Fiske. 871. Pvt. Guy Duval. 872. Pvt. Charles F. Bradbury. 873. Sgt. William G. Coats. 874. Pvt. John W. Gary. Jr. 875. Pvt. Frank A. Rooke. 876. Pvt. William E. Strauch. 877. Pvt. Charles E. Miller. 878. 1st Sgt. John M. Moe. 879. Cpl. Charles J. Austin. 880. Cpl. Charles G. Alleyn. 881. Sgt. B. Herndon Nicoll. 882. Cpl. Harry Canfield. 883. Pvt. Charles Murray. 884. Pvt. William Henry Lyon. 885. O. M. Sgt. Thomas J. Conroy. AWARDED 1900. 886. Sgt. Samuel J. Bailey. 887. Pvt. Frank M. Knight. 888. L. Cpl. Herman N. Tiemann. 889. Sgt. Ernest P. Sands. 890. 2d Lt. H. von L. Meyer. 891. Pvt. Edward Wanty. 892. Bat. Sgt. Maj. Wm. F. Wall. 893. L. Cpl. Guy R. Jenkins. 894. Pvt. Marshall W. Greene. 895. Pvt. Herbert L. Blackman. 896. Pvt. Frank G. McDougall. 897. Cpl. Walter H. Clark. 898. ist Sgt. Hugh Dalzell, Jr. 899. Sgt. William D. Stewart. 900. 2d Lt. Thomas C. Wiswall. 901. Q. M. Sgt. Alex. Y. Pringle. 902. Pvt. Charles W. Irving. 903. Pvt. John D. Thees. Jr. 904. Pvt. William Linson. 90s. Sgt. Charles W. Kirby. 906. Pvt. James A. Swayne. 907. Pvt. William S. French. 908. Pvt. Alfred D. Emery. 909. 2d Lt. Nicholas Engel. 910. Pvt. William B. Greeley. 911. Pvt. W. D. Edwards. AWARDED 1901. 912. Sgt. Alfred L. Golsh. 913. Pvt. John P. Gilford. 914. Sgt. Oliver H. Keep. Jr. 915. Pvt. William N. Bavier. 916. Pvt. Charles G. Hanft. 917. Sgt. Blair S. Williams. 9t8. Pvt. Charles F. Berg. 919. Pvt. Courtney Hyde. 920. Cpl. Wilbur K. Hitchcock. 921. Pvt. William H. Hanley. 922. Cpl. George H. Gilman. 923. 1st Sgt. William M. Bernard. 924. Sgt. Irving P. Sherman. 925. Cnl. William J. Yates. 926. Lt. & A. I. S. A. P. G. M. Carnochan Bi^^^mmmmmmmmm^^^^^ Ixxv 927. Pvt. J. Everett Hasler. 928. 2d Lt. Robert C. Fisher. 929. ist Sergt. Edw. C. Robinson. 930. Pt. Adna H. Miller. t93l. Lt. Paul R. Towne. t932. 2d Lt. John L. Roberts, Jr. t933- Lt. William E. Schastey. t934. 1st Sgt. John A. Olsen. t93S- Cpl. George H. Knox. 936. 2d Lt. Maxwell B. Nesbitt. 937. Pvt. Albert W. Morley, Jr. 938. Cpl. James A. Petrie. 939. Pvt. Theodore Dwight. 940. Com. Sgt. John D. Crouch. 941. Pvt. John W. DeVeau. 942. Pvt. Floyd E. Baker. 943. Lt. Howard E. Crall. 944. Pvt. Charles W. Tripler. 945. Pvt. Robert N. Disbrow. 946. Pvt. Patrick A. Dollard. 947. Cpl. Harry P. 'Nichols. 4^. Pvt. Louis Martin. 949. Cpl. James H. Ford. 950. Pvt. Marco S. Parker. t9Si. Sgt. Alexander Stevens. t952. Cpl. Grosvenor L. Townsend. *953- Pvt. Charles C. Haight. 954. Pvt. Howard W. Bible. *95S- Cpl. William T. Hudson. 956. Sgt. George N. Crossmond. AWARDED 1902. 957. 1st Sgt. Henry B. Turner, Jr. 958. Pvt. Robert L. Eldredge. 959. Pvt. Francis F. Spies. 960. Pvt. Augustus Holly Bissell. 961. Sgt. Alfred Geery. 962. Sgt. Francis X. O'Connor. 963. Pvt. Harry C. Meany. 964. Q. M. Sgt. Rich'd F. Kennellie. 96:;. Pvt. How'd McK. Kirkland. 966. -st Sgt. Adam W. S. Cochrane. 967. L. Cpl. Chas. M. Benedict. 968. Pvt. John H. Little. 969. Pvt. Octave B. Hebert. 970. Pvt. Charles F. Porter. 971. Cpl. J. Westervelt Qark. 972. Pvt. Edgar Williams. 973. 1st Sgt. James Hopkins. 974. Pvt. George W. Swain. 975. Pvt. Charles F. Hall. 976. Pvt. Wm. M. Stilwell, Jr. 977. Pvt. John B. Meeker. 978. Cpl. Harry L. Follett. 979. Cpl. Angus Hopkins. 980. Pvt. Allen Conover. 981. Sgt. William H. Evans. 982. R. Sgt.-Maj. John F. Daniell. 983. Cpl. Henry S. Lyons. 984. Pvt. Jefferson Church. 1985. Lt. A. Poillon. t986. Lt. E. S. Hartshorn. 987. Cpl. Harrv B. Kyle. 988. Sgt. Edmund P. Fowler. AWARDED 1903. 989. Pvt. Thomas D. O'Connor. 99c. 2d Lt. J. Augustus Barnard. 991. Sgt. William S. Covell. 992. Pvt. Henry Dunkak. 993. Pvt. Henry Hesse, Jr. 994. Pvt. Thomas McLelland. 995. 2d Lt. Louis W. Stotesbury. 996. 2d Lt. John C. deMille. t997. Lt. F. G, Turner. 998. Pvt. Leslie S. Petrie. ■ 999. Pvt. John Townsend. 1000. Sgt. John G. Neeser. looi. Pvt. Robert J. Phair. 1002. Cpl. Fred C. Robinson. 1003. Cpl. Walter Reid, Jr. 1004. Pvt. Ehler Osterholt. 1005. Pvt. Thomas E. D. Darling. 1006. Pvt. George N. Grass. 1007. Pvt. George A. Hull. 1008. Cpl. Charles W. Dean. 1009. Pvt. Harry R. Croft, loio. 2d Lt. Buchanan Houston, loii. Pvt. Frank H. Hines. 1012. Sgt. Edwin M. Leask. 1013. Cpl. Raymond A. Soich. 1014. Sgt. Arthur E. Wells. 1015. 2d Lt. Oswald W. Uhl. 1016. Sgt. Harry L. Dederer. 1017. Pvt. John D. Miner, Jr. AWARDED 1904. 1018. Pvt. Arthur Finley. 1019. 2d Lt. John Bissell. 1020. Cpl. Rudolph G. Neidlinger. 1021. 2d Lt. Burdett Kipp. 1022. Pvt. Irving McKesson. 1023. Lt. Thomas Barron. 1024. Cpt. Benjamin B. McAlpin. 1025. Cpl. Louis C. Berrian. 1026. Pvt. Albert T. Rohe. 1027. Sgt. Samuel J. Mack| 1028. Bat. Sgt.-Maj. Edwin S. Coy. 1029. Pvt. W. Raleigh Pike. 1030. Pvt. Howard L Norris. 1031. Sgt. David L. Gray. 1032. Cpl. Luke H. Cutter. 1033. L. Cpl. Joseph P. Felt. 1034. L. Cpl. Harry C. Perley. ti035. Pvt. Walter F. Smith. 1036. Sgt. Arthur H. Bliss. 1037. Cpl. Pearsall B. Jackson. 1038. Sgt. William F. Robertson. 1039. Pvt. Edward F. Lonsdale. 1040. Pvt. S. Chudleigh Hicks. 1041. Pvt. Arthur Balthasar. 1042. Pvt. Conrad A. Dieterich. 1043. Cpl. Charles L. Loeser. 1044. Pvt. Charles L. Acker. 1045. Pvt. Frederick W. Karsch. 1046. Capt. William E. McCord. 1047. Asst. Sg. John H. Huddleston. 1048. Pvt. Joseph H. Covell. AWARDED 1905. 1049. Pvt. John J. Bellman. 11050. L. Cpl. Wm. Armstrong. 105 1. Pvt. Winsor H. Watson. 1052. Pvt. Samuel V. Hoffman. 1053. 1st Sgt. Acosta Nichols. 1054. Pvt. Edward F. DuVivier. 1055. Cpl. Edw'd A. Howland, Jr. 1056. Com. Sgt. W. L. Jaques, Jr. 1057. Sgt. Arthur S. Walcott. 1058. Cpl. Joseph S. Stout, Jr. 1059. Pvt. H. D. Tiffany Spencer. 1060. Cpl. Warren B. Halt, Jr. 1061. Cpl. Ernest A. Herb. 1062. Cpl. Robert A. Stewart. 1063. Pvt. George W. Taylor. 1064. Pvt. George D. Vail. 1065. Pvt. Oscar Wuerz. 1066. Sgt. George E. Baldwin. 1067. Cpl. William S. Collins. 1068. Pvt. John J. MacCrum. 1069. L. Cpl. H. L. R. Pershall. 1070. Sgt. Georce H. Fraser. 1071. Pvt. Mitchell P. Garretson tl072. Pvt. 1073. Cpl. 1074. Pvt. ti07S. Pvt. 1076. Pvt. 1077. Pvt. 1078. Cpl. 1079. Pvt. Charles E. Donnalley. Francis A. Ridabock. Nelson M. Pattison. ■Nathaniel C. Robbins. Edwin O. Hopkins. Thomas L. Jaques. James S. Gross. William H. Wright. 1080. 1081. 1082. 1083. 1084. 1085. 1086. 1087. tio88. 1089. ti09o. 1091. 1092. 1093. 1094. 1095- 1096. 1097. 1098. 1099. 1 100. IIOI. 1 102. 1 103. 1 104. 1 105. 1 106. 1 107. 1 108. 1 109. 1 1 10. iiii. IH2. III3. AWARDED 1906. Sgt. Gerald Stratton. Cpl. Samuel B. Rogers. Q. M. Sgt. Benjamin H. Piatt. Sgt. Alfred B. Wade. Pvt. George DeC. Curtis. Sgt. Harry S. Young. 2nd Lt. William A. O'Connor. Cpl. William N. Croxton. Sgt. Calhoun Cragin. Pvt. H. Wilmerding Biddle. Capt. John R. Foley. Pvt. Bernard H. Weisker, Jr. Sgt. William R. Robinson. Cpl. George R. Satterlee. Pvt. Frederick M. Crossett. Pvt. Ralph T. Keyser. Pvt. James Dixon, Jr. Sgt. William B. Short. Cpl. Walter M. Phillips. 2d Lt. John A. LeBoutillier. L, Cpl. Stanley C. Van Note. Sgt. William C. Relvea. Pvt. Royal E. Moss. Pvt. Jay Stanle- Foster. 1st Sgt. Sam'l M. Richardson. Cpl. G. A. Sacchi. Cpl. Louis Charles Raecke. Pvt. Alfred R. Thoman. Drum Maj. Chas. H. Brown. Cpl. Frederick M. Smedley. Cpl. Edward H. Klotz. Pvt. Fernando Wessell. Sgt. George B. BuUwinkle. Col. Sgt. H.H.Wotherspoon.Jr. Official list of the Active and Ex- empt Members of the 7th Regt., N.G., N.'Y'., who have received the Cross of Honor in silver or a silver bar for long and faithful service (15 years). 1. Col. Emmons Clark. 2. Lt.-Col. George Moore Smith. 3. Maj. Richard Allison. 4. Capt. Don Alonzo Pollard. 5. Capt. William H. Kipp. 6. Capt. William C. Casey. 7. Capt. James C. Abrams. 8. Capt. Henry S. Steele. 9. Capt. George B. Rhoads. 10. Capt. Aug. W. Conover. 11. Capt. S. A. Weston. 12. Lt. John A. Tackaberry. 13. Lt. George A. Jones. 14. Lt. George W. Rand. 15. Lt. Charles H. Covell. 16. Lt. James E. Ware. 17. Lt. Charles T. Dillingham. 18. Capt. Waldo Spraguc. 19. Sgt. Peter D. Braisted. Jr. 20. Sot. William B. Coughtry. 21. Sgt. Thomas Clark. Jr. 22. Sgt. Daniel A. Nesbitt. 23. Sgt. George W. Chauncey. 24. Sgt. Hugh B. Thompson. Ixxvi 25. Sgt. John B. Holland. 26. Sgt. Thomas E. Rice. 27. Sgt. William A. French. 28. Sgt. Jacob M. Schuyler. 29. Sgt. John W. Coady. 30. Cpl. H. M. Bradstreet. 31. Cpl. John B. Mclntyre. 32. Cpl. Robert S. Ferguson. 33. Cpl. George W. Lewis. 34. Cpl. H. L. Backus. 35. Sgt. George Gregory. 36. Pvt. W. S. Lent. 37. Pvt. Edward J. Love. 38. Pvt. William M. Morgan. 39. Pvt. Harrison G. McFaddin. 40. Cpl. David M. Doremuo. 41. Sgt. John M. Smith. 42. Sgt. William B. Freeman. 43. Lt. A. V. B. Lockrow. 44. Sgt. George W. Munson. 4.S. Sgt. Henry A. Clements. 46. Sgt. William E. Starr. 47. Cpl. Edward G. Anderson. 48. Pvt. S. L. H. Ward. 49. Sgt. Walter S. Wilson. 50. Lt. Wm. Gayer Dominick. 51. Cpl. F. H. Pinkney. 52. Capt. James Wood. 53. Pvt. A. Garrison. 54. Capt. Jacob Duryee. 55. Lt. Henry B. Dyer. 56. Capt. Wm. W. Tracy. "57. Capt. Frank M. Kellev. 58. Maj. Philip Schuyler. "59. Maj. Wm. W. Buckley. 60. Capt. J. Tuttle Smith. 61. Sgt. Robert Murray. 62. Lt. James B. Dewson. 63. Sgt. Charles E. Snevily. 64. Cpl. J. Angus Shaw. 65. Cpl. Frank McCoy. 1886. 66. Lt. Charles B. Bostwick. 67. Lt. E. Graham Haight. 68. Sgt. Albert Delafield. 69. Col. William L. Bramhall. 70. Capt. Andrew Mills. 71. Lt. Frank Pawling. 72. Lt. Walter G. Schuyler. 73. Sgt. Horace C. DuVal. 74. Pvt. John A. Hunt. 75. Capt. Daniel Appleton. •j(>. Lt. Bradish J. Smith. "JT. Sgt. Warren R. Bostwick. 78. Lt. John W. McDougall. 79. Lt.-Col. John N. Coyne. 80. Sgt. Lewis C. Updyke. 81. Lt. Charles T. Sutton. 82. Pvt. John F. Jolly. 83. Gen. Charles E. Smith. 84. Capt. Wm. H. Palmer. 85. Lt. John F. Long. 86. Capt. John Le Boutillier. 87. Sgt. Edward McCoy. 88. Pvt. John G. Bert. 89. Pvt. W. C. B. Kemp. 90. Capt. John R. Paxton. 91. Sgt. Albert L. Wickert. 92. Sgt. Geo. W. Rosevelt, Jr. 93. Lt. J. E. Schermerhorn. 94. Capt. Williard C. Fisk. 95. Lt. John McGreevey. 1890. 96. Capt. Charles E. Lydecker. 97. Lt. Harry M. Nesbitt. 98. Sgt. George G. Stow. 99. Sgt. Henry Everdell. 100. Sgt. Charles M. Baker, loi. Sgt. James D. Ford. 102. Cpl. Frank W. Colwell. 10^. Pvt. Louis G. Frankau. 104. Pvt. Harold C. Titus. 105. Pvt. Isaiah W. Lore. 106. Pvt. John A. Murray. 107. Sgt. Charles A. Cappa. 108. Capt 109. Sgt. no. Sgt. 111. Sgt. 112. Cpl. 113. Cpl. 114. Pvt. lis. Pvt. 116. Pvt. 117. Pvt. 118. Pvt. 1891. Louis E. Lefferts. Samuel M. Warnock. John K. Green. Chas. L. Waterbury. Joseph Williams. Wm. T. Peterson. John Corcoran. Lewis H. Broome. James H. Davidson. Wm. A. Bryant. Samuel D. Folsom. 1892. 119. Lt.-Col. Henry Street. 120. Lt. S. Burdett Hyatt. 121. Capt. James Thome Harper. 122. Lt. George H. Gould. 123. Sgt. Edwin C. Ray, Jr. 124. Sgt. N. Malon Beckwith. 125. Sgt. George J. Sontag. 1893. 126. Lt. Wm. J. Underwood. 127. Lt. Edward L. Nicoll. 128. Sgt. Wm. H. Heisser. 129. Sgt. Edward W. Burnette. 130. Cpl. Charles S. Clark. 131. Sgt. Wm. H. Folsom. 132. Pvt. George L. Androus. 133. Pvt. Joseph R. Dederer. 1894. 134. Maj. Daniel M. Stimson. 135. Lt. James E. Schuyler. 136. Sgt. George F. Bates. 137. Sgt. Wm. A. Jennings. 138. Pvt. Adrian Bastianelli. 139. Pvt. Benjamin F. Hillery. 1895- 140. Capt. Eugene T. Kirkland. 141. Lt. Andrew J. Eccles. 142. Lt. Addison McDougall. 143. Sgt. Edward H. Gouge. 144. Sgt. Wm. V. A. Mulhallon. 145. Cpl. Albert Shumway. Jr. 146. Pvt. Marshall W. Scriven. 147. Pvt. Theodore Burgoyne. 1896. 148. Sgt. Theodor Guerra. 149. Lt. Morton B. Stelle. 150. Cpl. C. H. Cadwell. 151. Capt. & Asst. Sur. W. A. Valen- tine. 152. Sgt. J. W. B. Rockwell. 153. Pvt. John Daniell, Jr. 154. Sgt. Theodore Babcock, Jr. 155. Sgt. H. V. D. Black. 156. Capt. Robert McLean. 1897. 157. Q. M. Sgt. Frank Koch. 158. Lt. Charles F. Bement. 159. Cpl. Clemens F. Muller. 160. Pvt. Horace E. Fox. 161. 1st Sgt. John R. Cummings. 162. Sgt. Charles L. Comfort. 163. Pvt. Harry S. Morris. 1898. 164. Capt. Francis G. Landon. 165. Lt. Robert Mazet. 166. 2nd Lt. James Wotherspoon. 167. Ord. Sgt. Robert M. Kalloch. 168. Pvt. Ezra W. Bennett. 169. Pvt. John W. Scott. 170. Pvt. Ed. C. Schoonmaker. 171. Pvt. Robert S. Holt, Jr. 1899. 172. Capt. & Adj. George J. Weaver. 173. Pvt. Frederick O'Byrne. 174. Pvt. Courtney S. Busse. 175. 2nd Lt. J. Wray Cleveland. 176. Cpl. William H. Journeay. 177. Pvt. David S. Tuska. 178. Pvt. Eugene Horton. 179. Pvt. Henry H. Arthur. 180. 2nd Lt. Louis J. Joscelyn. 1900. 181. Capt. J. Weston Myers. 182. Pvt. Gouverneur Kemble. 183. 1st Sgt. J. Rutherford Stewart. 184. Lt. Austin E. Pressinger. 185. Sgt. William H. Halsted. 186. Lt. C. Otto Toussaint. 187. Sgt. Archibald T. Moore. 188. Sgt. Frederick H. Crary. 189. Capt. J. Henry Townsend. 190. Pvt. Oakley Freeman. 191. Pvt. Abram W. Stout. 192. Reg. Q. M. Sgt.-Maj. A. White. 193. Pvt. Daniel C. Meyer. 1901. 194. 2nd Lt. Henry V. Keep. 195. Lt. & A.I.S.A.P. Henry A. Bost- wick. 196. Cpl. Alex. M. Simpson. 197. Pvt. Charles E. Gleason. 198. Cpl. John W. Salter, Jr. 199. Pvt. Fred. C. Pollard. 200. Sgt. James Dougherty. 201. Capt. & Rgt.-Adjt. DeWitt C. Falls. 202. O. M. Sgt. Chas. H. Reisig. 203. Pvt. Stanley P. Lasell. 204. Pvt. C. A. J. Queckberner. 205. Cpl. William A. Dixon. 206. Pvt. Benjamin F. Goodspeed. 1902. 207. Lt. Walter H. Brainard. i ei^Pi^^<^H^P^i bcxvii 208. 2nd Lt. George S. Towle. 209. Pvt. Matthew K. Miller. 210. Pvt. Hamilton W. Fish. 211. Pvt. Adolph Edw'd Rauch. *2i2. Brev. Maj. & Capt. U.S.A. Robt. P. Barry (1885). 1903. 213. Pvt. Louis B. Rader. 214. Cpl. Robert G. Sherman. 215. Maj. Christopher J. Colles. 216. Bat. Q. M. Sgt. L. E. Lahens. 217. 2nd Lt. William B. Miles. -f2i8. Lt. Fred. G. Turner, U.S.A. 219. Pvt. Charles McDougall. 220. Q. M. Sgt. Wesley F. Smith. 221. Pvt. Fred C. Wightman. 222. Pvt. Charles R. Shaw. 223. Sgt. Arthur Drake. 224. Pvt. Benjamin A. Kellogg. 225. Pvt/ Thomas E. Tripler, Jr. 226. Q. M. Sgt. Jos. S. Woodhouse. 22.T. Sgt. George R. Martin. 1904. ^28. Sgt. Louis F. Eggers. 229. Sgt. Charles S. M. Hook. 230. 2nd Lt. Arnott M. Pressinger. 231. Pvt. Edward Scheitlin. 232. Lt. Oren M. Beach, Jr. 233. Capt. George A. Schastey. 234. Bat. Q. M. John T. Fisher. 21S. 2nd Lt. Lyman O. Fiske. 236. Bat. Q. M. Sgt. Alanson B. Wilson. 237. Q. M. Sgt. John W. Gary. -t238. Cpt. John A. Davidson. 239. Sgt. Charles J. Austin. 1905. 240. Lt. Hugh Dalzell. 241. Pvt. Frank M. Knight. 242. Pvt. Charles G. Halliday. 243. Sgt. Alfred L. Golsh. 244. Lt. Thomas C. Wiswall. 245. Q. M. Sgt. Alex. Y. Pringle. 246. Sgt. Charles G. Alleyn. 247. Lt„Bat. Adj. Wm. F. Wall. 248. Pvt. William S. French. 249. Pvt. James A. Swayne. 250. Lt. TSIicholas Engel. 251. Pvt. Charles Murray. 252. Pvt. Charles Edward Miller. 253. Pvt. Edward Wanty. 254. Pvt. John D. Thees, Jr. 255. Pvt. Charles T. Leonard. t2s6. Pvt. Alexander Stevens. Official List of the Active and Ex- empt Members of the 7th Regt., N.G., N.Y., who have received the Cross of Honor in gold or a gold bar for long and faithful service (20 years). 1885. 1. Col. Emmons Clark. 2. Lt.-Col. George Moore Smith. 3. Capt. Henry S. Stelle. 4. Lt. James E. Ware. 5. Lt. John A. Tackaberry. 6. Capt. Don Alonzo Pollard. 7. Maj. Philip Schuyler. 8. Sgt. John M. Smith. 9. Sgt. George W. Munson. 10. Capt. George B. Rhoads. 1887. 11. Lt. George A. Jones. 12. Pvt. E. C. Anderson. 13. Pvt. S. L. H. Ward. 14. Sgt.. John W. Coady. 15. Lt. Daniel A. Nesbitt. 16. Sgt. Jacob M. Schuyler. 1888. 17. Lt. Walter S. Wilson. 18. Sgt. George Gregory. 19. Sgt. William B. Coughtry 20. Lt. John B. Holland. 21. Pvt. Henry L. Backus. 22. Capt. George W. Rand. 23. Sgt. Wm. E. Starr. 1890. 24. Lt. James P. Burrell. 25. Capt. Augustus W. Conover. 26. Pvt. Harrison G. McFaddin. 27. Sgt. W. Atwood French. 1906. 257. Q. M. Set. Charles F. Berg. 258. Pvt. C. Gustave Hanft. 259. Pvt. William N. Bavier. 260. Sgt. Irving P. Sherman. 261. Cpl. Marco S. Parker. i'262. Lt. Paul R. Towne. 263. Cpl. George H. Gilman. 264. Pvt, William H. Hanley. t26.=;. Color Sgt. John A. Olsen. 266. 1st Lt. Howard E. Crall. 267. 2nd Lt. Maxwell B. Nesbitt. 268. Sgt. James A. Petrie. 269. Sgt. Harry P. Nichols. 270. Pvt. Albert W. Morley. 28. Lt. Tames B. Dewson. 29. Sgt. Albert Delafield. 30. Pvt. Frank McCoy. 1892. 31. Lt. John W. McDougall. 32. Lt. S. Burdett Hyatt. 33. Col. Daniel Appleton. 34. Lt. Walter G. Schuyler. 35. Capt. Wm. H. Palmer. 36. Lt. Horace C. DuVal. 1893. 37. Pvt. John A. Hunt. 38. Lt. John F. Long. 1894. 39. Capt. Chas. E. Lydecker. . 40. Capt. Willard C. Fisk. 41. Lt. John McGreevey. 42. Sgt. Geo. W. Rosevelt, Jr. 43. Pvt. W. C. B. Kemp. 1895- 44. Lt. Harry M. Nesbitt. 45. Sgt. Charles M. Baker. 46. Pvt. Louis G. Frankau. 47. Sgt. James D. Ford. 48. Lt. Henry Everdell. 49. Sgt. Thomas Clark, Jr. 1896. 50. Pvt. John K. Green. 51. Sgt. Joseph Williams. 52. Q. M. Sgt. George J. Sontag. 53. Pvt. Samuel D. Folsom. 1897- 54. Capt. William J. Underwood. 1898. 55. Pvt. George L. Andrus. 56. Pvt. Joseph R. Dederer. 57. Lt. & Bat. Q. M. Wm. H. Folsotn. 1899. 58. Capt. James E. Schuyler. 59. Sgt. & Col. Bearer E. L. NicoU. 60. Mai. & Surg. Daniel M. Stimson, 1900. 61. Sgt. Wm. V. A. Mulhallon. 62. Pvt. Albert Shumwav, Jr. 63. Q. M. Sgt. M. W. Scriven 1901. 64. Capt. Morton B. Stelle. 65. Cpl. Charles H. Cadwell. 66. Sgt. Theodore Guerra. 67. Lt. Henry V. D. Black. ^. Capt. Robert McLean. 69. Pvt. John Daniell, Jr. 1902. 70. Hosp. Std. Thomas W. Linton. 71. Cpl. Robert S. Holt, Jr. 72. Pvt. Horace E. Fox. 1903- 73. Capt. Francis G. Landon. 74. Ord. Sgt. Robert M. Kalloch. 75. Capt. James Wotherspoon. 76. Capt. Robert Mazet. 1904. 77. Pvt. Courtnev S. Busse. 78. Pvt. Frederick O'Byme. 79. Pvt. Edward C. Schoonmaker. 80. Lt. Louis J. Joscelyn. 81. Capt. J. Weston Mvers. 82. Pvt. John W. Scott. 1905. 81. 2nd Lt. J. Rutherfurd Stewart. 84. Lt. Bat. Adj. C. Otto Toussaint. 85. Cpl. Gouverneur Kemble. 86. Sgt. Archibald T. Moore. 87. 1st. Sgt. William M. Halsted. 88. Rgt. Q. M. Sgt. Maj. A. White. Ixxviii 89. Pvt. Abram W. Stout. 90. Pvt. Daniel C. Meyer. 91. Pvt. Eugene Horton. 1906. 92. Lt. Henry A. Bostwick. 93. Pvt. Frederick C. Pollard. 94. Capt. DeWitt C. Falls. 95. Q. M. Sgt. Charles H. Reisig. 96. Pvt. Charles E. Gleason. ^T. Cpl. William A. Dixon. 98. Pvt. Charles A. J. Queckbemer. Official List of the Active and Ex- empt Members of the 7th Regt., N.G., N.Y., who have received the Cross of Honor in gold with figure "7" in bril- liants (25 years' service). 188s. 1. Col. Emmons Qark. 2. Capt. William H. Riblet. 3. Sgt. Peter D. Braisted, Jr. 4. Capt. Don Alonzo Pollard. 1886. 5. Capt. James C. Abrams. 6. Maj. Richard Allison. 7. Sgt. E. J. Hyde. 8. Capt. William C. Casey. 9. Gen. Louis Fitzgerald. 10. Cpl. George W. Lewis. 11. Pvt. Whitman S. Lent. 12. Set. William B. Freeman. 1887. 13. Maj. William H. Kipp. i/i. Lt.-Col. George Moore Smith. 15. Pvt. John D. Mclntyre. 16. Capt. Henry S. Steele. 17. Lt. Charles H. Covell. 18. Sgt. Hugh B. Thomson. 1890. 19. Sgt. John M. Smith. 20. Sgt.-Maj. Wm. B. Coughtry. J891. 21. Capt. Waldo Sprague. 22. Capt. George B. Rhoads. 1892. 23. Capt. Daniel A. Nesbitt. 1893. 24. Lt. Walter S. Wilson. 1894. 25. Pvt. S. L. H. Ward. 1895. 26. Capt. George W. Rand. 27. Capt. Augustus W. Conover. 28. Pvt. H. G. McFaddin. 29. Pvt. Frank McCoy. 1896. 30. Capt. James B. Dewson. 31. Pvt. William E. Starr. 32. Pvt. William M. Morgan. J,Z. Q. M. Sgt. Albert Delafield. 34. Capt. & Q. M. W. G. Schuyler. 35. Lt. Horace C. Duval. 1897. iT. Col. Daniel Appleton. 38. Lt. John W. McDougall. 39. Capt. & L R. P. Wm. H. Palmer. 40. Maj. John B. Holland. 41. Capt. Willard C. Fisk. 42. Sgt. George W. Rosevelt, Jr. 43. Lt. John McGreevy. 1900. 44. Capt.. Charles E. Lydecker. 1901. 45. Lt. Henry Everdell. 46. Pvt. Samuel D. Folsom. 47. Q. M. Sgt. Joseph Williams. 48. Sgt. John K. Green. 1903. 49. Brev. Maj. Wm. J. Underwood. 50. Brev. Capt. Wm. Henry Folsom. 51. Pvt. George L. Androus. 52. Pvt. Joseph R. Dederer. 1904. 53. Capt. James E. Schuyler. 1905. 54- Pvt. George T. Sontag. 55- Pvt. William V. A. Mulhallon. S6. * =r Pvt. Albert Shumway. *S6 awarded December 1884, to Lt. C. Graham Bacon, Cos. "A" and "I. ' 1906. 58. Capt. Morton B. Stelle. 59. Sgt. Theodore Guerra. 60. Capt. Robert McLean. 61. Pvt. John Daniell, Jr. 62. Q. M. Sgt. Marshall W. Scriven. Official List of Field Musicians who have qualified for the "Field Musicians' Long Service Medal." Bronze {Ten Years). — 1891. 1. William Chant. 2. John Peck. 3. George W. Smith. 4. Jacob W. McKeever. 5. Albert K. Morgan. 6. James Campbell. 7. Philip Hunker. 8. Andrew Campbell. 9. Edward Whitesides. 1892. 10. George Colyer. 11. George R. McGowan. 1894. 12. William B. Stewart. 13. Louis H. Campbell. 1899- 14. Charles A. Porter. 15. Abraham L. Colyer. 1905. 16. James J. Gillespie. 17. Emil Kretschman. Silver {Fifteen Years). — 189a. 1. William Chant. 2. John Peck. 3. George W. Smith. 4. Jacob W. McKeever. 5. Albert K. Morgan. 6. James Campbell. 7. Philip Hunker. 8. Andrew Campbell. 9. Edward Whitesides. 1896. 10. George Colyer. 1897- 11. George R. McGowan. 1904. 12. Abraham L. Colyer. Gold (Twenty Years). — 1892. 1. John Peck. 2. George W. Smith. 3- Jacob W. McKeever. 4. Albert K. Morgan. 5. James Campbell. 6. Philip Hunker. 7. Edward Whitesides. 1893- 8. William Chant. 1896. 9. Andrew Campbell. 1901. 10. George Colyer. Gold set with Diamonds (Twenty- Ave Years). — 189s. 1. John Peck. 2. George W. Smith. 3. Jacob W. McKeever. 4. Albert K. Morgan. 5. James Campbell. 6. Philip Hunker. 7. Edward Whitesides. 8. George Colyer. Program for the Centennial Celebration The Veterans and the Regiment will assemble at 3 :oo at their respective quarters, and the par- ade will start at 34th St. and Madison Avenue at 4:30 o'clock, and pass in review at the Union League Club, 39th Street and 5th Avenue, where Secretary of War, William H. Taft,, Major Chas. E. Lydecker, and guests, will be located on a stand erected for the occasion. The parade will then continue up Fifth Ave- nue to 66th Street, and then to the Armory, where it will be dismissed, the Veterans march- ing to the quarters assigned then in the Armory, and the companies to their respective rooms. Col. Appleton is marshal of the day, and Gen. Shaler will be in command of the War Vet- erans. Gen. Smith will have charge of the uni- formed contingent — composed of men from other military organizations now in active service. In this section will be 28 officers mounted. The main body of the civilians will be in charge of Col. Dimond, and will carry canes. Col. Kipp will command the Regiment, the first four com- panies — the centenarians — will be in the lead under Maj. Fisk, and the remaining six com- panies will make a battalion, with Capt. McLean in charge. Mess call will be sounded at 6:20, and the Regiment, with its guests and veterans, will des- cend to the main drill floor, marching in inverse order of seniority with bands playing and colors flying. The groups will then be seated, and the attack ordered upon the banquet, after which the speakers will hold forth. The hour for breaking up has not as yet been decided upon. The following official order has been issued : HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH REGIMENT, National Guard, N. Y. Kew York, April 30, 1906. General Orders No. 5. I. — The response to the invitation contained in R. G. O. No. 3, C.S., to its ex-members to unite with the Regi- ment in a fitting celebration of the Centenary of the formation of its four original companies has been so prompt, so hearty and so unanimous (over 2,000 Sev- enth Regiment men at once enrolling themselves) that the General Committee, of which Major C. E. Lydecker is Chairman, has practically completed the arrangements, and the Commanding Officer is gratified to be able to announce to all concerned that the details have been fully approved. There will be a parade on the afternoon of May 5 and a banquet in the Armory in the evening. Special circulars for the government of the latter function, duly approved, will be issued by the proper committees. In accordance with the U. S. Drill Regulations, Par. 480, the Colonel assumes command of the parade as Grand Marshal, and announces the following named officers as his personal staff, and they will be respected and obeyed accordingly : First Lt. John F. O'Ryan, Second Battery, N. G., N. Y., formerly Company G, Chief of Staff. Capt. William A. Bryant, Commanding Essex Troop, N. G., N. J., formerly Company H. Capt. John R. Foley, Adjutant Sixth-ninth Regi- ment, N. G., N. Y., formerly Company B. First Lt. William F. Wall, Battalion Adjutant Sev- enth Regiment, formerly Company I. Second Lt. Arthur F. Townsend, Squadron A, N. G., N. Y., formerly Company F. Quartermaster Sergt. J. M. Charles, Squadron A, formerly Company I, has volunteered to act as Orderly to the Grand Marshal. The following instructions are pubhshed for the information and guidance of all concerned: The column will be divided into four divisions and, with the exception of some musicians, will be composed exclusively of Seventh Regiment men. First Division: Brevet Maj.-Gen. George Moore Smith, 'N. G., N. Y., Marshal. Ex-members of the Regiment who are in the reg- ular service or in the National Guard or Naval Militia of this or any other State and entitled to wear their uniforms. Sixty officers have announced their intention of re- porting to General Smith. Second Division: Maj. Gen. Alexander Shaler, United States Volunteers, Marshal. War Veterans of the Seventh Regiment. First Detachment : Ex-members of the Seventh Regiment who served in the regular or volunteer army or navy during the Civil War. Maj.-Gen. E. L. Molineux, United States Volunteers, commanding. Second Detachment : Officers who served in the regular or volunteer army or navy during the Spanish War, Maj. Henry W. Hovey, United States Army, commanding. Third Detachment: Officers and men who were mustered into the United States Service with the Regiment on the calls of the Government in 1861, 1862 and 1863; Gen. Richard N. Bowerman, United States Volunteers, of Maryland, commanding. Over 100 officers have anounced their intention to parade in this Division. Third Division : Col. Thomas Dimond, President of the Seventh Regiment Veterans' Association, Marshal. .\11 ex-members not parading in the two previous Divisions. The names of 1,200 men have been enrolled in this Division. Fourth Division: Seventh Regiment, Lt. Col. Will- iam H. Kipp commanding. The Regiment will parade as follows : Companies K, G, E, I, H and F, under the command of Capt. Robert McLean, will escort Companies A, B, C and D, the four companies organized in 1806, who will parade as a battalion under the command of Maj. Willard C. Fisk. Approximately 1,000 "officers and men will march with the Regiment, making a grand total, exclusive of 200 bandsmen, of 2,400 officers and men. Maj. Charles E. Lydecker has been detailed as escoit and aide to the reviewing officer. The Regiment will receive the first three Divisions near the 71st Regiment Armory, and they will be in position and ready to move at 4.30 o'clock P. M. The line of march will be through Madison Ave., and 32d St., to Fifth Ave., to 67th St. The guide will be right and the regulation distance between subdivisions will be at all times preserved throughout the column. The Honorable William H. Taft, Secretary of War, will review the column at the Union League Club, Fifth Ave., and 39th St., where arrangements have been made for all invited guests to be present for the review. The exceptional courtesy of the officers and members of the Union League Club in offering the privileges of their home on this occasion is most gratefully and Ixxx cordially acknowledged by the officers and members of the Regiment. The head of the column will halt at 67th St., and Fifth Ave. The mounted officers of the First Division will take position north of 67th St., facing south. The foot officers ana the Second and Third Divisions will form line on the east sidewalk of Fifth Ave., and the Seventh Regiment will march past its distinguished Veterans paving the honors of a marching salute. The parade will then be dismissed. A detail of non-commissioned officers and privates will close up the rear of the Veterans' column. The Regiment and its Veterans will proceed directly to the Armory to receive and welcome their guests and to join together loyally and heartily in an effort to pay honor > the military history of the last hundred years of our organization and to the men who gave their best to the service of their country and to their Regi- ment, and to pledge a like service for the next one hundred years. The Colonel again voices the sentiment of the Regi- ment in expressing its highest appreciation of the unani- mous and superb response to the call to the colors by the great and united family of Seventh Regiment men. 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MANAOINa EOITOB THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION The Regiment Celebrates in Befitting Style the One Hundredth Anniversary of Companies A, B, C and D HE celebration by the 7th Regt., its veter- ans, its invited guests and a friendly public, of the Regiment's one -hundredth anni- versary of its origin on Saturday, May 5, 1906, was all it was planned to be and more; it was one of those happy events when the most roseate anticipations were re- alized fully and all of the devotees to the Sev- enth's honor and glory are in a state of remin- iscent satisfaction. The proud possession of a centennial birthday is not common in this comparatively young nation, and if any mili- tary organization has marked this important mile stone in its history it has not done it in such a way as this Regiment did. Perhaps such a celebration will not be known again until 2006, when the heroic and faithful citi- zen-soldier of the future will honor the men of to-day with the rest of those who but lately marched with us as our veterans and those who have gone in obedience to the roll call of Eternity. The celebration of the daytime was a parade ; of the evening a banquet, with its sequence of oratory expressing high and happy thoughts and throughout the duration of the exercises a warm undercurrent of fraternal love. The Regiment is the personification of active life and its members of to-day might be expected to absorb the interest of all the thousands who saw and heard their excellent joy ; but this was not so ; the magnet of the occasion was the sad yet happy band of veterans with tattered flags of battle and all the associations the sight that these men of an older day recalled, including the thought that they made the Seventh what it is and gave it to us who now hold its sacred honor in our keeping. Perfection is not for humanity and its brief dream called life and a faithful record will not omit that two adverse circumstances militated against too much mirth. One was the copious tears of Jupiter Pluvius, who saw fit to weep at the moment the Grand Marshal was ready to order forward the parade ; the other was a strike of the waiters at the banquet, poor ig- norant men, who knew neither reason nor jus- tice. But what are such trivial misfortunes to soldiers? A cloud burst could not saturate the Seventh's enthusiasm on that memorable Sat- urday, and as for the miserable menials — bah ! The day's events in New York on Saturday, May 5, was headed by the street parade of the Regiment and its veterans, the event itself be- ing unrivalled by any similar thing in the his- tory of New York City or the Nation. The great parade of its members, ex-mem- bers, and veterans occupied the best part of Fifth Ave. for more than two hours, monopo- lized all attention with color and music, and all because it was the Regiment's one hun- dredth's birthday. For many months preparations had been going on. From nearly every regiment in the country and from many ships of the navy came men who had been at one time connected with the Seventh, to march in the ranks with those who remain to uphold the honor of its colors. Precisely at 5 P. M. 2,400 men — dressed in every garb, from the gray and white of the Seventh, to the tall hats and frock coats of the veterans — marched past the reviewing stand at the Union League Club, 39th St. and Fifth 146 E^gs^^^H^I Ave., where Secretary of War Taft returned their salutes. Among them were the fast disappearing grizzled veterans of the Civil War, but the ma- jority were men who wore the gray in later 3'ears. Even the oldest of the veterans seemed imbued with new life as they marched proudly by with springy step, and splendid alignment, and it is a question which made the finest ap- pearance, the veterans or the actives. The old boys were certainly not too old to learn, for every one of them at the command, "Eyes right," in passing the reviewing point, obeyed the order, which was dififerent from that of old times, when it was "Head and eyes straight to the front." Several veterans were over eighty years old. It was evident that not a man parading in ■citizen attire had forgotten his former thor- ough training in the Seventh, and a more im- pressive sight could not well be imagined than that presented as these prosperous looking citizens (many of them men of prominence) marched along with perfect military bearing and discipline. It was a big 7th Regt. family gathered to- gether by that love of organization which has so helped its fame. Many fathers and sons have served in the Regiment at the same time, and sons have followed fathers and grand- fathers, while uncles and brothers have been numerous. Fifth Ave., along the route of the parade, was conspicuous with the Stars and Stripes floating from numerous buildings in honor of the paraders, while the sidewalks were thronged with friends, who, in spite of a deluge of rain which visited the city at the hour of as- sembly, could not be driven home. The Regi- ment and its ex-members received an ovation all along the route, and fortunately when the column started from 34th St. and Park Ave. close to 5 P. M., the thunder storm was over, but most of the ofificers and men of the active Regiment were drenched. The ex-members were fortunately under cover in the new armory of the 71st at the time of the thunder storm. The reviewing point was at the Union League Club, where a special stand had been erected. The reviewing officer was Secretary of War Taft, and among those about him were : Gens. James E. Wade, Frederick D. Grant, Albert L. Mills, James F. Bell and Lt. Col. R. L. Howze, U. S. A.: Col. Robert Shaw Oliver, Assistant Secretary of War; Gens. C. F. Roe and N. H. Henry, N. G. N. Y. ; Gov. Roberts and Adjt. Gen. George M. Cole, of Connecticut : Gov. Cox, of Tennessee ; Lt. Gov. Bruce, of New York : Gen. C. L. Riggs, of Connecticut; Maj. Charles E. Lydecker, act- ing as special aide to Mr. Taft, and Capt. W. G. Schuyler, who was assisting at the stand. The formation of the parade had been a sub- ject of careful preparation by the Grand Marshal to give distinguished honor to the War Veterans of the Regiment in their several groupings and particularly also the four Centennial Companies and, as will appear from the following order, the \'eterans led the column and the Centennial Com- panies organized as a Battalion in their full strength, preceded by a band, were under the escort of the main body of the Regiment. Col. Appleton, acting as grand marshal, rode proudly by on a handsome bay. His stafT with one exception was composed of ex-members of the Regiment (now serving with other or- ganizations), as follows: Capts. W. A. Bry- ant, 1st Troop, N. ].; and John R. Foley, 69th N. Y.; Lt. J. F. O'Ryan, 2d Battery, N. Y.; Lt. A. F. Townsend, Squadron A ; Lt. W. F. Wall, of the Regiment, and Q. M. Sgt. J. M. Charles, Squadron A. The grand marshal was received with rounds of applause, as in fact were all the paraders. Next followed the first division of the parade, composed of ex-members of the Regi- ment now in active service, in uniform, under command of Gen. George Moore Smith, ist Brigade, N. Y. Among the ofificers parading in this division were: Lt. Col. T. J. O'Dono- hue, Maj. J. H. Abeel, Capt. J. H. Townsend, Maj. J. R. Hegeman, Majs. H. B. Fisher and F. C. Thomas, and Capts. A. W. Little and W. S. Scott, all of the 1st Brigade stafif ; Gen. Bird W. Spencer, Col. H. B. Freeman and Col. S. W. McClave, N. J. ; Col. W. G. Bates, Lt. Col. J. H. Wells and Maj. A. J. Bleecker, 71st N. Y. ; Col. E. K. Austin, N. Y. ; Col. G. R. Dyer, Maj. J. P. Benkard, Capts. C. H. Richards, E. O. Power, R. Foster and Lt. J. G. K. Lee, 12th N. Y. ; Majs. J. D. Walton and J. J. Byrne, 9th N. Y. ; Col. C. A. Denike, loth N. Y. ; Lt. Col. A. F. Schermerhorn and Maj. David Banks, N. Y.; Col. J. Wray Cleveland, N. Y. ; Capt. J. M. Thompson, 9th N. Y. ; Maj. J. B. Hol- land, N. Y., and others. Three platoons of these ex-members were mounted. Major Gen. Alexander Shaler, commanding the second division, was the next to pass, forty- eight veterans of the Civil War, in command of Gen. E. L. Molineux, having the right of line, and receiving a tumult of applause. Imme- diately following Gen. Shaler was the battle flag of the 1st Brigade, 3d Division, 6th Corps, Army of the Potomac, which Gen. Shaler com- manded in the early days of the Civil War. Following his stafT was displayed what is left of the State and National flags first carried by the 1st U. S. Chasseurs (subsequently the 65th N. Y. Vols.) in 1862. These colors survived the Peninsular Campaign and were returned in ^^ie^::i^i^P^i@PM^^^^ ^ ¥^ 147 •t: o o their present condition. This was their first reappearance. Right behind Gen. Molineux was carried the battle flag of the 2d Brigade, 2d Division of the 19th Army Corps, commanded by General Molineux throughout the war. The two regi- mental flags of the 159th N. Y. Vols, were car- ried by the center companies of this detach- ment. Ex-members of the Seventh who served in the Spanish war next marched by under command of Maj. Henry W. Hovey, U. S. A., and after them marched ex-members who were mustered into the U. S. service with the Regi- ment in 1861, 1862 and 1863. This detachment was under command of Gen. Richard N. Bow- erman, of Maryland, one of the oldest veterans of the Seventh. The third division of the column, and the largest of those parading in civilian dress, was made up of ex-members not parading in the previous divisions. There were over 1,200 of them, marching with fronts of twenty files, under command of Col. Thomas Dimond. of the veterans. Among this body were many familiar faces of past days, including August Belmont, Capt. Don Alonzo Pollard, Lts. H. C. DuVal, Addie McDugal and H. M. Nesbitt, Gen. J. R. O'Beirne, H. Pell, S. F. Cooper, C. H. Eagle, Maj. Frank Keck, Capt. C. E. War- ren, and Lts. C. Appleton and E. Appleton. The fourth and last division was the active Regiment, in command of Lt. Col. William H. Kipp. The Regiment, with gray coats and white trousers, swung by in magnificent shape, parading twenty-three commands of sixteen files each. Capt. Robert McLean, of K, senior captain in the Regiment, was in command of Cos. K, G, E, L H and F, which acted as escort to Cos. A, B, C and D, the four companies organized in 1806, which paraded under com- mand of Maj. Willard C. Fisk. If all the incidents of the parade could be accurately reported and collated, the history of two hours of reunion and action would form a volume in itself. It was an inspiring sight. From every win- dow along the avenue fluttered bunting and came cheers of enthusiasm. As the veterans carrying the bullet-riddled flags went past, there was a shout of applause from the throng. The column, headed by Col. Appleton, stretched for over a mile along Fifth Ave. There were navy uniforms shoulder to shoulder with army, infantry striding beside booted cavalrymen, tall hats with derbies — but it was all the 7th Regt.. and four bands in the line announced the fact to all the city. The active Regiment assembled at the armory, 67th St. and Park Ave., and about 3.30 marched downtown to join the rest of the big assemblage at the 71st Regt. Armory, 34th St. and Park Ave. At the latter place there gath- ered the Civil War veterans, and members of 148 the National Guard, Naval Militia, and men of the regular army who had been at any time connected with the Regiment. At this gathering, with the exception of com- paratively few strange uniforms, all were in civilian dress. At one point of the 71st Armory formed the Spanish war veterans, mostly dapper business men : in another cor- ner the Civil War veterans, beards of white and heads of gray, but square of shoulders, gathered around a few old and tattered flags that reflected their glory on the faces beneath them. Again, at the other side of the big armory hall there assembled officers of miscel- laneous regiments. Here were engineers, artil- lery officers. Rough Riders, members of the Society of 1812, and a colonel of the Persian Army. The latter was Col. Mesrach Nevton Khan Boyajian, who was at one time secretary of the Persian Legation at Washington, and at one time a member of Co. B. Everybody seemed to know everybody else, although hundreds had lost sight of one an- other for years. Over in the veterans' corner comrades who last saw one another in 1865 shook hands again under the old flags. Capt. George B. Cook, more than 80 years old, shook hands with Capt. Richard S. Alcoke, of the old 57th N. Y. Vols. Capt. Alcoke found difficulty in shaking all the hands that were extended to him, for in his one arm he held a considerably darned and patched flag. His other arm had gone at Fredericksburg. Gen. Edward L. Molineux, Gen. Alexander Shaler, and Gen. Richard N. Bowerman, of Baltimore, were also among the oldest of the veterans, and told that "under that flag. Sir, I saw four good men go down at Fair Oaks." And "that flag" went through numerous other campaigns, too, and in much the same condi- tion in which it is now. This one "fluttered bravely" at Fort Hudson, Cedar Creek, Win- chester, and Fisher Hill. The parade started from 34th St. and Park Ave. ten minutes late, owing to the weather. The veterans were in line, ready to march out of the 71st Regt. Armory: the generals had climbed into their saddles outside ; the mounted police had arrived on the scene, adding to the color of the spectacle ; down the street the active Regiment, in gray coats and white trousers, had arrived and were waiting to escort the veterans, when all at once there was a flash of lightning, a peal of thunder, and down came the rain. The rain lasted for ten minutes. Then the shower stopped suddenly, and a ray of sun- shine escaped from the clouds. Another start was about to be made, when down came the rain again. Once more there was a stampede. "We'll go to the armory in cabs, anyway," laughed Capt. Alcoke, waving the bullet-rid- dled flag, "and at least have a rip-roaring din- ner for auld lang syne." The band, catching the one-armed captain's spirit, struck up, "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town To-night." I'ut the weather man relented, and ten min- utes later the parade started, many of the marchers with their clothes, but not their spir- its, dampened. Wet saddles were common, but nobody seemed to mind. The bands played, the young Regiment stepped out briskly, the old veterans stiffened up, and when the entire Regiment turned out of 33d St. into Fifth Ave. the sun was shining on a stirring picture. The greatest crowd of the throng that lined the avenue from 34th St. to 67th was at the Union League Club. Here Secretary Taft's appearance on the reviewing stand was the sig- nal for great cheering. Gen. Grant also came in for an ovation. At 67th St. and Fifth Ave., where the Regi- ment turned east, the veterans formed up on the curb facing Central Park and received a salute of honor from the rest of the parade as it marched past. The ragged banners dipped in acknowledgment. Recently the old soldiers have been dying ofif fast, but out of the forty-eight who were in the parade only four dropped out through ex- haustion. The rest, although obviously tired after the march, seemed determined to "see the thing through," even to the last course of the dinner which followed at the armory and the last word of speechmaking, reminiscence, and glory. "Where can you duplicate such a big body of ex- and active citizen soldiers of the stamp of the men just passed?" said a prosperous old New Yorker. "After such intelligent faces and military bearing is it to be wondered that in the Civil War three members of the Seventh be- came major generals, nineteen brigadier gen- erals, twenty-nine colonels, forty-six lieuten- ant colonels and 450 others captains and lieu- tenants in the army, navy or volunteer service? Then think of the many Seventh men who have held commissions everywhere since. I tell you it's a wonderful organization, and the State and the Nation shoyld be pfoud of it." The old gentleman spoke truly. After the last company in the parade had passed Secretary of War Taft said: "What has imoressed me more than anything else is that remarkable body of well-dressed gentlemen who not only appear to he so erect and soldierly in appear- ance, but so prosperous and substantial." General Mills said: "That is a sig'ht to make an old soldier feel proud." Secretary of War Taft and party were con- SECRETARY OF WAR TAFT AND REVIEWING PARTV Photo by Pictorial Nc7vs Co. ON STAND IN FRONT OF UNION LEAGUE CLUB Photo by Pictorial Nezvs Co. GENERAL GEORGE MOORE SMITH, MARSHAL FIRST DIVISION, AND EX-MEMBERS OF REGIMENT NOW OFFICERS IN OTHER COMMANDS ISO veyed to the Armory after the Review by Mr. Stewart Elhott, who courteously provided two large automobiles for the occasion. Reception by the Union League Club The tender of the Lrnion League Club house for the point of review of the Regiment and its veterans by the Secretary of War was a graceful and appropriate act of that famous and patriotic club and was followed by a reception and several other acts which made the day notable and all the more enjoyable for the guests of the Regi- ment. The Executive Committee of the club having passed the resolution permitting the review at this point the chairman of the committee, Mr. Hoffman Miller, and ex-Capt. Andrew Mills, treasurer of the club, became a committee to ar- range the details. The matter promptly became known to the members of the club and was taken up gradually so that later the club house was tendered to the guests and the committee, con- sisting of the President of the Club, the Hon. Cornelius N. Bhss, Gen. Thomas H. Hubbard, Gen. Granville M. Dodge, Gen. Horace Porter, and Gen. Anson G. McCook. These gentlemen and others were constituted a reception committee and when Maj. Lydecker and staff brought Sec- retary of War Taft and his staff to the club house a reception of all the members of the club and guests followed. Refreshments were served, and a general good time prevailed in defiance of the unpleasant weather conditions prevailing with- out. The club took the entire matter into its hands and insisted upon acting as host. The Regiment thus is indelited to it for the stand and decora- tions, the use of the club house and the reception. In response to a letter of thanks for these courtesies the Hon. Cornelius N. Bliss, President of the Union League Club, wrote under date of May 14, 1906: "My Dear Colonel Appleton : "I have received your very kind letter addressed to the President and members of the Union League Club, which will be read at the next club meeting. "We were all glad to be permitted to have a little share 'n the welcome accorded to the grand old Regi- ment on the occasion of its Centennial Anniversary parade." The splendid and numerous decorations of flags, flowers and bunting which added so much color and beauty to Fifth Ave. along the line of March were largely the result of the personal efforts of Lieut. John N. Golding, formerly of the 71st Rgt. and a staunch friend of the 7th. The Centennial Committee tendered Mr. Golding a vote of thanks in appreciation of his services. The Banquet Toasts and Speakers The President of the United States. The Nation The Hon. William H. Taft Secretary of War. "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." — Franklin. The State of New York The Hon. M. Linn Bruce ' Lt.-Governor of New York "A banner with a strange device, 'Excelsior.' " — Longfelhnv The Regiment Gen. Horace Porter, U. S. A. "Now my soul has elbow room." — King John. The Army Gen. Albert L. Mills, U. S. A. Supt. U. S. M. A., West Point. "Our business in the field of fight, Is not to question but to prove our might." — Pope. The City of 'New York The Hon. John J. Delany Corporation Counsel. "Towered cities please us then, And the busy hum of men." — Milton. The Regiment and Education Dr. John H. Finley Pres. College of City of N. Y. "Woe unto them that call evil good and good evil." — Isaiah Poem John Jerome Rooney "Can one desire too much of a good thing." — As You Like It. MUSIC. 7th Reg. Band, Sgt. Geo. L. Humphrey, Leader. Coronation March Meyerbeer Fantasia (American) Herbert 7th Regt. Centennial March, composed expressly for the occasion by Sgt. G. L. Humphrey Cornet Solo, Battle Cry of Freedom Liberati (Mr. Chester W. Smith.) Medley of War Songs (1863). French Horn Quartette Selected Charge of the Light Brigade Luber Although Saturday, May 5, 1906, was an unceasing round of pleasure for every man in the Seventh and everyone who used to be that shared personally in the celebration it was no less a busy one. Even the latest accessions felt that, but how much more did those who were upon important committees, and those — always few — who, like the division command- ers, in a test battle had to supply the initial force, the brains and bear the responsibility. How Chairman and Maj. Lydecker, after his great work had been realized by the successful developments of the day we celebrated, re- tained sufificient reserve nerve force to enjoy the fruits of his labors seems hard to realize, but observers believe he did, and in perhaps lesser measure this comment applies to the other hard toilers who made the Celebration, the banquet and its accompaniments especially, the magnificent success that it was. But little time elapsed between the dismissal of the parade and the re-assembling of the hosts who, in the greatest force on record in New York, attacked the banquet and left it a dismantled wreck and the broad expanse of table surface a desert waste. "Mess Call" was sounded shortly after 7 ^TP^i^giPM^Rl^^l^^ea^^^^ 151 Courtesy .V. Y. Times. CIVIL WAR VETERANS. CAPT. ALCOKE, COLUR llEAKI-.R Courtesy -V. Y. Times. ON THE MARCH DOWN FIFTH AVE., AT 59TH ST., COMPANY G o'clock to give notice that the march to the din- ner was about to l^egin. Long l^efore that time the members of the Regiment for the most part had changed their Ijedraggled uniforms and were waiting for the march. Songs were heard coming from every Com- pany room, and down in the general reception rooms, where the veterans had met, some of the old war songs of 1861-65 were being shouted by men with cracked voices but with the enthusiasm of youth. From that time on the enthusiasm grew until it reached its cli- max just before Secretary Taft spoke, when Col. Appleton stood upon a little rostrum back of the main guest table and shouted to all the 2,400 present to rise. Then he said: "The President of the United States." At once a group of trumpeters played "Hail to the Chief," and then Col. Appleton called for three cheers for the President. They were given with a tremendous uproar, and followed by a tiger, with three siss-boom-ahs. Then Col. Appleton shouted : "Who is he?" The answer came like a roar of thunder: "First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen." This explosion was followed by a clatter of feet that sounded like a subway train at its highest speed. The dinner was said to have been the largest ever given in this city. There were 2,256 per- sons at the thirty-two tables on the floor, and seventy-seven persons aj: the guest table ; and these, with the regimental attendants on the floor and in the galleries, brought the number up to more than 2,400. It required more than 300 waiters to serve the diners. The members of the Regiment were present 152 raegj^ ^^^Ri THE HON. WILLIAM H. TAFT, SECRETARY OF WAR almost to a man, and there were more than a thousand veterans on hand besides military guests from the city and State and from other States. The commanding officer of every regi- ment in the city and sonic of the officers from regiments as far as Buffalo were present. Secretary Taft was the chief guest of honor, representing not only the War Department, but the President. Maj. Gens. Wade and Grant were there from Governor's Island and Brig- Gen. Mills from West Point. Brig. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, Chief of Staff of the Regular Army, came on especially from Washington. There were scores of old-timers, men of mark, who had served in the Civil War in the Sev- enth, and their eyes lit up with the enthusiasm akin to that of the youngest member of the Regiment as they marched into the hall. The members of the Regiment and veterans first went to their places at the tables, company by company. Then came the military guests. All were cheered, especially the commanding officers of other regiments. Then there was a pause, and finally a shout went up near the door, accomj^anied by waving of napkins, which spread until the room was flecked with what looked to be whitecaps on a rolling sea. The cheers could have been heard for blocks. It marked the advent of Col. Appleton, Secre- tary Taft and the rest of the guests. At the small table in the centre of the dais this was the order of the guests : On the right of Col. Appleton were Secretary Taft, Gov. Roberts of Connecticut, Lt. Gov. M. Linn Bruce of New York, Capt. W. ^I. Wright, aid- de-camp to Secretary Taft, and Corporation Counsel J. J. Delany. On the left of Col. Ap- pleton were Gen. Horace Porter, Maj. Gen. Wade, Gen. Mills, and Dr. John H. Finley, president of the College of the City of New York. Cheers and songs were going up from all parts of the room constantly, sometimes to such an extent that they even drowned out the band. Col. Appleton secured order and, mounting the little rostrum back of the central section of the dais, he made a speech of welcome, which began. "Remember, the 7th Regt. is not to be heard from to-night. Its guests are to do the talking this time." After Col. Appleton had ceased speaking, the chaplain, the Rev. W. E. McCord, said grace, and then the proceedings began. Down the central aisle of the armory men were stationed at each table with white flags bearing a red crescent, and these gave the .=ignal that it was time for the waiters to advance. Their entry was greeted with a roar. Then came an awful din. The men took up their knives and forks and began beating on their plates. While the dinner was served the band played patriotic airs. As soon as the soup was served the band struck up "The Star Spangled Ban- ner," and at once the entire assemblage rose and greeted the national air with great cheers. From time to time the veterans would leave their places and go to the dais to make visits, until the south side of the building looked like a reception in the boxes at the opera house be- tween the acts. After the coffee Col. Appleton called his bugler to him and had him sound "attention." The Colonel mounted the rostrum in front of the sounding board and received a mighty welcome. He was cheered for nearly three minutes. As he attempted to still the multi- tude some one called for three cheers for him, which were finished by three resounding siss, boom-ahs. Then came the cheers for the President. Col. Appleton then went through the motions of trying to introduce Secretary .Taft, Few per- sons could hear what he said, but the Secretary slowly stepped to the rostrum and shook hands with the Colonel. While this was going on a signal was given to the truniDeters and they started "My Country 'Tis of The^." At once the entire crowd joined in and the song was sung with fervor such as it probably never got in this city before. When it was finished the bugler again sounded "Attention" and Secretary Taft, lift- ing up his voice to the highest pitch, said to the Regiment and its guests, who had bunched themselves in the southern half of the room : C> 5 u C/5 z td > Z S D J u 2 154 ^mi^^mml "Colonel Appleton ; Members of the 7th Regi- ment : It has been sometimes thought that a repubhcan government could get along without an army. Of course, war is hell, and we must avoid it by every honorable concession, but one- fourth of the life of this nation, in point of time, has been spent in war, and therefore we need and must have an army. If it rains one-quarter of the time, it is rather unwise for practical men not to repair their roofs, and not to have on hand umbrellas. (Applause.) Now, gentlemen, an army is not for show ; an army is not to look at ; an army is not a mere symbol, the truncheon of a field mar- shall or the sceptre of a king — an army is to fight! (Applause.) If we could be sure that we were to have no war, then we should have no army. But if we have an army at all, it must be an army to fight. We have on the statute books a regular army of 100,000 men. We have actually a regular army of 60,000, and of that 60,000 at least 15,- 000 are taken up in post fortifications, leaving us a mobile army of 45,000 men for a population of over eighty millions of people, with a domain that reaches to the coast of China, to the Isth- mus of Panama, to the Straits of Behring, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Gentle- men, that army is not enough for war. That army is so constituted as a skeleton that we might be able to expand it promptly to 100,000 men, but 100,000 men will be a very small por- tion of the necessary force should we get into a foreign war or have a large domestic insurrec- tion. Therefore we have to count on other sources. One of them is the volunteer army, which does not exist, and the other is the national militia. (Applause.) That militia is organized by the states and under the authority of the states, and officered under the state law, but it is recognized in the Constitution as a part of the military establishment of the United States, which the President may call upon to re- pel foreign invasion, to suppress domestic insur- rection and to enforce the law. By the law of 1793 the militia was recognized as part of the military establishtnent of the United States, but that law was most ineflfec- tive, and yet in spite of the dreadful experience that the Government had with the insufificient militia law, it went on and was not changed in one iota until the vear 1902, one hundred and nine years later, when we took up the sub- ject of the national militia, and finally adopted measures to make it a part, a real part, of the military establishment of the United States, by providing for uniformitv of organization, arm's and discipline, and bv securing a unitv of man- euvers that will make the militia an efificient part of the army of the United States. There is pending in Congress just at this present time, an Act to increase the $1,000,000 now appropriated for the purpose of encourag- ing the state militia to take part in the man- euvers — a bill appropriating another million dol- lars to increase and improve the rifle practice of the militia. I need not say to you, gentlemen, that it is the duty of the United States Gov- ernment, whenever in anticipation of being called into war, to see to it that it does not expose its citizens to the dangers which are necessarily in- cident to sending them out under incompetent officers or as part of untrained levies. Now, the idea has gone abroad that because in 1865 there marched down Pennsylvania Avenue a body of men than whom there never was a better drilled army under Sherman and Grant — the best army ever gotten together — we could get ready for war to-morrow morning by call- ing on the ten millions of our male adult citizens who might make up such an army. The army of 1865 was said to be composed of volunteers, but there never was a regular army with the train- ing that that army received. It cost us four '■ears of bloody war, of travail and losses, to teach those men how to be the best soldiers that ever trod a battlefield. (Applause.) But that lesson, instead of teaching us to think that a volunteer army can be raised in a day, should teach us to make early preparation when we can, to meet the issue that must necessarily come, and therefore it is, gentlemen, because we recognize that the national militia is one of the most important hopes that we hqve in any nation- al emergency to furnish us soldiers who know how to act, know how to drill, and know how to fight, that the President directed me to come here to-night to represent him, and to testify to you as representing the most conspicuous regiment in the militia of the United States, that he re- gards — and so does every one who has at heart the interests of this country and its army — that he regards this centennial celebration of your beginning as an event of great national im- portance. The best disciplined national guard regiment in the country, and the mother of other regiments, it is certainly entitled to the recognition of the head of the nation and the head of the War Department. Institutions of a hundred years are something so valuable that they cannot be reproduced, and. the Seventh Regiment with its traditions, its esprit and its fine discipline is one of the most valuable mili- tary assets this countrv has. I congratulate you. Colonel Appleton, and the officers of this Regiment, on the honorable car- eer which has reached now this centennial cele- bration. No one could have observed that par- ade to-day without having his heart thrilled with admiration, not only for the active members of this Regiment, but even more for the veterans who led the way. Thev showed their military , i„iii m ^^^.ttf-*— «^«— •ii.- Til "p- ^^K3L' amfrfliBi^*W««'[?«:^rLr2^J7l.9b«^iMblJI \k^^1^^^^^' ' "i:pM^ ■^•^ ■ ,• i ON THE RETURN MARCH, AT FIFTH AVE. AND 57TH ST. Photo by Pictorial News Co. IN COLUMN AT FIFTH AVE. AND SQTH ST. COMPANY F 156 THE HON. M. LINN BRUCE, LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK. training by their straight backs and quick step, and showed, too, in their conduct and by their appearance, that they are of the bone and sinew of this community. (Applause.) Therefore, we congratulate the country on the earnest of the patriotic response from this Regi- ment, its veterans and its active men, that we may count U])on in any emergency, and to which we shall look for troops, not of make in a day, but disciplined troops ready for war." (Prolonged applause.) Lt.-Gov. Bruce also praised the Seventh to the sky. At the conclusion of Mr. Bruce's speech Col. Appleton remarked that the crowd would sing "Annie Laurie." "And then," he added, "every fellow can think of his best girl." Lieutenant-Governor Bruce said : "Colonel Appleton, Secretary Taft, Officers and men of the Seventh Regiment : — In the unavoidable absence of his Excel- lency the Governor, the simple and pleasing duty of expressing upon this anniversary occas- ion, the greetings and congratulations of the Governor and the people of the State, has been assigned to me. I assure you that in my brief public career I have never been called upon to discharge a more delightful duty. The proud position of prominence which the State of New York has been accorded by her sister States is not merely a matter of cour- tesy and of compliment, but of achievement. I do not propose, however, to-night to speak of the greitne.=s of our State, as evidenced bv her standing first among all the States of the Union, but rather to speak of the greatness of her institutions, and above all, to-night, her National Guard. The National Guard of New York is com- posed of 14,500 men, with a standard of efficien- cy and preparedness unexecelled by any simil- ar volunteer military organization in the world ; but in all the Guard there is only one Regiment in the thoughts of the people of our State to- night, and that is the Seventh. The celebration of one hundred years of organized service to the State is an extra- ordinary event. The people of New York are not unmindful of the splendid record of the Seventh Regiment, Ijoth in time of disturbance within our bor- ders and in the defense of the nation. And first and foremost in our minds on this occasion are the men of this grand organiza- tion who went forth during the War of 1812, during the Mexican War, and during the great struggle for the preservation of the Union, and offered their lives a willing sacrifice in defense of free institutions on this continent. (Applause.) But few of them are here to-night. Many of them fell in the face of the enemy. Some sleep in unknown graves, their names known only to this Regiment and to the ones left behind. Others after living lives of usefulness and of great public service in high places have joined their commands on the other side. We honor them — the living and the dead on this great occasion. (Applause.) The honorable Secretary of War has well said that there is no military organization like the Seventh Regiment on this continent, and I doubt if there exists in the civilized world one which could give such a demonstration as we have witnessed to-day — more than two thousand men, prominent in all walks of life, men who served without compulsion — men who have given up their time, day after day, week after week, year after year, to make the history and the present greatness of this Regi- ment, which has made it illustrious in the his- tory of the State and of our country. It stands to-day at the highest point of its efficiency. (Applause.) There never has been a time since 1806 when the Seventh Regiment was better equipped in its personnel, its Colonel and its other officers — never more willing to do service for the State, and, if necessary, for the nation. If it has been the pride of this State in the past, it is twice to-day the glory of the Empire State. (Applause.) We are proud of the entire National Guard . proud of the officers and the men : proud of its equipment and its efficiency, and I look forward to even grander and better things for the National Guard of New York. All the people of the Empire State honoi you to-night, and I extend, on behalf of his iS8 Copyright by Pack Bros. ; GEN. HORACE PORTER Excellenc}' the Governor, hearty greetings and congratulations." Gen. Horace Porter, late Ambassador to France, put everybody in good humor by his witty remarks. He said : "Mr. Secretary of War, Colonel Appleton and Gentlemen : This is the most enthusiastic meeting that I have ever attended, except one in the far West, where the audience rose to its feet and vociferously cheered the opening prayer. I have been very glad to participate gineer Corps (cheers from Company K). Be- ing the l>earer of despatches from the Depart- ment of the East to Washington when all land communication was cut off, I went down to the front with Company K on board the steam- er "Daylight." It was that Company which opened the Potomac. If it had not been for its advance by way of the river, no doubt the Potomac would have remained closed to the present day. (Laughter.) I saw every member of this Regiment going down to the front, standing as straight as if he had been drinking ram-rod tea for two months. Every man was clean shaved, freshly vaccinated, newly baptized, and ready for any form of massacre, from squirrel-hunting to manslaughter in the first degree. If a member of that Regiment was too short-sighted to see the enemy, he would go nearer ; if he was a little deaf, he would embrace the opportunity that affliction afforded him to disobey an order to fall back. He was always the first in the enemy's smokehouse and the last in a re- treat. (Laughter.) I congratulate you upon having as your re- viewing officer and your honored guest upon this memorable occasion, one who was an or- nament to the bench, who brought order out of chaos in the distant Philippines, who is to- day the chief apostle of clean politics, who is directing with a master-hand the great War De])artment of this Government, and who has inaugurated a campaign of integrity and vigor in constructing the greatest enterprise of this or any other age, the famous Panama Canal. (Applause.) I am glad to see you celebrating with a proper spirit this important period in your his- tory. It is well to come and light again the historic camp-fires in order that in their light may be seen the record of imperishable deeds and names that deserve to be immortal. The bulk of our soldiery in this country will always be composed of men from these volunteer or- ganizations. The greatest curse that could be laid upon our land would be compulsory military service, and the men who are not in- terfered with in their vocations, having no taste for military service, owe that boon to organizations such as yours, who do the ser- vice voluntarily for them. We all love peace. But as the distinguished Secretary has so eloquently said, we cannot bring it about by throwing away our weapons of defense. I have no patience with those per- sons who pretend that a strong armament will provoke wars. It is as silly, as illogical, as to say that putting a pistol under your pillow at night will invite an attack of burglars ; as fool- ish as to say that the organization of a hos- pital service with experienced surgeons and trained nurses would invite a pestilence. It is a significant fact that the bravest soldiers have been the most ardent advocates of an honor- able peace. The inscription upon the portals of the tomb of one of our most combative soldiers, at Riverside, bears his famous utter- ance "Let us have peace." It is but a short time ago that a gallant soldier in the field, now the Chief Magistrate of the nation, with his indomitable will and effective power of initiative, brought to the shores of this Republic the envoys of the imperial belligerents in the Far East, and kept them here until they signed an honorable with you in this celebration of your Centennial. Glad to see that you have all reached a hun- dred years of age without being chloroformed. (Laughter.) Glad to meet with this famous organization that bears upon its banners the mystic, mysterious, cabalistic figure of "7." I understand that every one who joins it has to Photo by Tiemann. FROM NORTH TO SOUTH — LOOKING TOWARDS SPEAKERS AND GUESTS' TABLES Photo by Tiemann. FROM EAST TO WEST — LOOKING TOWARDS PARK AVE. i6o be the seventh son of a seventh son, born un- der some particularly brilliant constellation of the heavens, and we ontsiders do not pretend to strike your gait. We can only gaze upon you and say, in the language of Charles II. of England ; "I always admired virtue, but never could imitate it." (Laughter and applause). I know this Regiment of old. I remember it in the field when every man's shadow was afraid to follow him for fear he would lead it into too great danger. The proudest moment of my life was when I was made an honorary member of old Company K, originally the En- peace. It was the soldier who had become the pacificator. It was the Rough Rider smoothing the path of peace. (Applause.) I know that good citizens go to war only to conquer an honorable peace, and I feel that you all — our regular citizen soldiery — if war again threatens the nation's life, will go forth in the spirit of him into whose mouth Shakes- peare puts the lines: 'Cheerily on courageous friends, that we may reap a harvest of peace by this one bloody act of sharp war.' " (Cheers.) A perfect storm of cheers went up from the floor of the Armory when Gen. Mills, Superin- tendent of the Military Academy at West Point was introduced. Gen. Mills announced that he was just recovering from a bad cold and that he would have to be brief. The cheering was repeated again and again before he could go on and cries of "What's the matter with West Point," with the usual answer. General Mills said: "Colonel Appleton, veteran and active mem- bers of the 7th Regiment: I am glad to have the privilege of being one of your guests at this anniversary. I am especially glad, for your Regiment always has been close to my heart. Being a native of this city from boyhood, I have had for it a pride fully as strong, I believe, as would have been the case had I been one of your num- ber. It is, then, a pleasure to give expression at this time to the admiration with which I wit- nessed the spirit animating your Regiment and its veterans in this afternoon's review. You veterans need have no fear for the military pres- tige of your old command: its laurels are as safe in the hands of your successors as they were in your own. As an Army man it is also a pleasure to know I can extend to you on this occasion the cordial regard and hearty felicitations of hundreds of my comrades who have been associated with you, and have knowledge of the difficulties and per- sonal sacrifices your service often entails. West Point, too, which had its centennial in 1902, adds its congratulations. Among its annual events, which cadets regard with the greatest in- terest, and its friendly rivalry with you in ath- letics and co-operation, is your field service train- ing. lie it said to the credit of the able statesmen who have in late years directed its destiny, the Army, for the first time in its history, finds itself working under a definite military policy which must result in bringing it to a state of efficiency it never before has attained. For its personnel, according to grade, ability, and application, greater opportunities than ever before are being ofifered for training, both practical and theoreti- cal, which seeks to cover the wide field of duty expected of an American officer. The result of an enlightened policy of this kind can but make the Army better prepared than in the past for whatever duty may fall to its lot. The spirit animating the Army to-day is the same spirit that its history shows has always governed it ; the same that inspires you and all good citizen soldiers — love of country and recognition of the duty we owe it, with a willingness to perform that duty to the extent of our ability. I want briefly to say a word to emphasize the great value to the country, and to its active Army, of Guard regiments such as the 7th. In a war of any magnitude, as we are situated at present, our most serious deficiency would be found to lie in an insufficient supply of capable officers. The Army cannot meet the deficiency. To endeavor, even in part, to do so, would most seriously aflfect its efficiency. The Guard regiments of the States, however, largely can do so, and it should be a subject of earnest congratulation for all sane-minded citi- zens — I mean those who dread war, who do not seek or want the calamity, but who do recognize its possibility — that the operation of recently en- acted national laws will tend to make the National Guard regiments real schools for pro- viding a corps of good officers when needed. Further enactments, it is hoped, will follow, in- suring still further efficient service, with full recognition and reward for such of its members as may enter National Volunteers, and an honor- able return to their homes at the earliest moment their services can be spared for those whose in- terests so require. A similar principle was adopted early in our struggle for independence under the stress of conditions as they then existed. After the defeat of our forces at Brooklyn in August, 1776, the Army was demoralized and its condition alarmed the friends of the Colonial cause. Insubordi- nation and confusion prevailed everywhere — a state of things the natural outcome, of course, of the hurried way in which troops had been as- sembled in large numbers without proper sup- plies, or the means of procuring such, together with the absence of sufficient training on the part of ofiicers. particularly in subordinate grades. A Congressional Committee, composed of lead- ing patriots, visited the Army at this time and i6i beheld these scenes of disorder. John Adams was a member of this Committee. He set to himself the task of bringing about measures of reform, and one of these, upon which Congress promptly acted, was the creation of a military academy in the Army which, in fact, assumed the form of a body of troops composed of 8 com- panies each of 115 men. The officers for it were selected with great care, being confined to those who had served with credit and borne good char- acter both as citizens and soldiers. Equal care was exercised in the selection of the enlisted per- sonnel. The purpose of the organization, as stated in the Act creating it was : "To serve as a military school for young gentlemen previous to their being appointed to marching regiments it: it: :^ ^ " It does not matter that this corps failed, in the exigencies of actual war, to fully meet the expectations of its sponsors. The reasons there- fore are readily understood ; but the principle, when applied in peace, in wise preparation for war, is sound, and no better proof of this asser- tion exists than is shown in the record of your own Regiment. It has given in time of war some 900 officers to the Armies of the United States, and of these during the Civil War alone over 20 per cent, attained the rank of general and field officer. Certainly, this is a striking example of what can be done. Your Regiment, in fact, if not in name, is and has been a real military academy. It has fostered military knowledge in its own State and has kept alive a military spirit ; it has been the model on which new Guard Regi- ments have been formed and has furnished many efficient officers for them ; its record, too., shows it to have been a rock of safety for city and State in times of peril, and finally, for the Nation itself, it has been a veritable mine of officers, for its forces in war. Colonel Appleton, the record of the 7th Regi- ment shows that in the principles which have governed it there exist elements of strength found in but few other National Guard com- mands. These elements have made it what it is to-day and has been. May they endure and grow so that the Regiment's second century's record will be as brilliant and as honorable as its first." Corporation Counsel Delany, who spoke for the City of New York, aroused tremendous enthusiasm. He said: "Colonel Appleton, officers and members of the Seventh Regiment — You may have ob- served the arrangement of the guests at this center table, whereby the representative of the Law Department is assigned to one end and the representative of the College of the City of New York to the other, as if a wise Providence deemed it advisable to have law and reason so placed as to overcome the in- GENER.AL ALBERT L. MILLS, SUPT. U. S. .MILIT.\RY .\CADEMY fluence of all the fighting men who sit be- tween them. (Laughter.) You have listened to laudation of yourselves to-night, and not a word of praise spoken has been undeserved nor has there been wanting that one voice which has approved everything good which has been said of the Regiment. (Laughter.) I have the honor to speak to-night in behalf of the City of New York, without which the Seventh Regiment could not have been. Your organization has been declared by many speakers to be the most brilliant and conspicuous example of citizen soldiery in the United States. The judgment is well merited. But let us not forget that there is only one city in the world which could have produced such a regiment, and that is the one which did produce it — the great City of New York. (Applause). Many have re-told to you stories of the pa- triotic response which the men of your Regi- ment made to the call of country in the dark- est days of its dangers and its disasters. The record stretches itself over one hundred years and preserves the evidence of the bravery of your men who, standing prepared for war in the midst of peace, jumped to the defense of the Llnion when civil strife threatened its dis- memberment. This record embalms in the sweet spices of the recollection of a grateful people their heroic sacrifices made for the com- mon good upon the field of battle. I know the value of such traditions and such example, and I would be the last to take from l62 m^^mmm^ the glory of such achievements one jot or tittle of the praise which should be bestowed upon them. I would not minimize the fame of any deed of unselfish sacrifice or of heroic en- deavor. These are not, however, the greatest achieve- ments of your Regiment. Nor has war been the field of its best striving for the welfare of your country and its people. War has no jus- tification unless it nurtures the hope that it will be the harbinger of peace. Military bodies have no reason for existence except it be for the preservation of. peace. War is the season of the storm and stress of a nation. Peace is the summer of its sunshine and joy. War means slaughter and tumult and destruction. Peace means order, popular submission to law and to lawfully constituted authority and the construction of a nation and the happiness of its people. Freedom is not lawlessness, for lawlessness is tyranny. All the armies which could be marshalled together upon all the battle-fields of the world could not keep us free. There must be preserved in the hearts of the people a love for human freedom in order that they may be free. There must be a respect for law. Order must reign, for order is Heaven's first law, and without this reign of law and order armies might be made the vilest and most oppressive instruments of despotism itself and the people be reduced to serfdom. The pages of history attest the fact that no absolutism has ever been so tyrannous as that of a mili- tary despotism. While the chief function of an army finds its exercise on the field of battle, war must still be the last resort of a nation — must be under- taken merely to produce peace in the interests of its people. The greatest glory of your Regiment and of all similar organizations is that while you pre- pare for war you do not neglect to cultivate the virtues of peace. You stand as an embodiment of the idea of the citizen soldier teaching the example of respect for the superior authority lawfully constituted and of willing submission to law. You bow before law as the supreme rule which should control the consciences of men. This lesson, which through one hun- dred years you have taught your fellow citi- zens, far transcends any achievement which you have or could have performed by the arts and the methods of war. This is an example which should ever be kept before the minds of a free people who are determined to remain free. There is no higher order of bravery than that courage which dares to do right — which dares to do the right even when the right is unpopular. (Great applause). This princi- ple may be well taught by precept. You have taught it by a better method — example. In time of peace you have considered it a high honor to obey, a commendable practice to sub- mit to superior authority, and have made live not in words but in deeds the maxim that "noble as it is to die for one's country, it is nobler still to live for it." The flower of the young manhood of the business world just entering into an active life of commerce or industry or professional work for the purpose of living usefully or pur- suing a bread-winning occupation is taught by your one hundred years of example, the prin- ciples of exalted patriotism which keep the welfare of country and of fellow-men ever be- fore their eyes as a noble end for their en- deavor. This magnificent city of which we are so proud is steadily rising to the place of the first position in the world. It is encountering the most perplexing problems of municipal con- struction, and not always does it labor in joy, for no great enterprise can ever be conducted without the earnest solicitude of faithful and intelligent men. Our interest in its welfare is to see that no misstep is made which will lead us away from the path of true greatness. If missteps should be made we must always be courageous enough to re-trace our steps and return to the right path. This city is destined to be the richest city in the world. It is destined to be the largest and most pop- ulous in the world, but our greatest hope and our fondest desire is that history shall record it to be, and we shall live to see it, not only all this but more — the best and the freest city in the world. We form the landing place for a large pro- portion of the people, who, driven by adverse circumstances or the operation of oppressive governments from the lands of their nativity come to these shores in search of better oppor- tunities here. It is desirable that they should come to us. They are of the human family — bone of our bone — flesh of our flesh. We wish to see them escape from oppression and we heartily welcome them, if well intentioned, into this land of opportunity. The development of this continent will give them all enough to do. But the wrongs which they have suflfered for centuries have left their impress upon them, and they must be made to understand our gov- ernment. They must be taught what is the meaning of free American institutions and true American citizenship. Your Regiment and similar organizations have done such work well in the past. And your practice of the soldierly virtues of disci- pline and self-control, submission to law and obedience to authority shall teach them the ^^^^<3H^1 163 AN HOUR BEFORE THE BANQUET BEGAN fundamental characteristics of free manhood. You are to the manner born and you know the lesson by experience and inheritance. Teach it to the new comers. Renew its meaning in the hearts of all your fellow-citizens. Such an efifort is the best man can make and no glory can out-shine that which will settle upon your success in this. That will be work indeed — for guardians of peace and preservers of public order. It will add to the lustre of the name of the Seventh Regiment and contribute to the advancement of our city — it will make more resplendent still the emblem of the Stars and Stripes which we cherish as our fathers did be- fore us, and which still is and which we hope shall ever be the aegis which shall protect us and our children and after us their children's children forever." President Finley said: "The remark of the tired and dier (who has been assigned by after-dinner historians to divers regiments, but who was ac- tually a member of the Seventh in that memor- able march from Annapolis to Washington) — his remark that he loved his country, that he was ready to fight for it, bleed for it, and if necessary die for it, but if he got through this war alive he'd never love another country, expresses very accurately my attitude of mind toward this Regi- ment. I am ready to go with you to war if the country needs your services, to share your last ration with you, and die in the last ditch with you, but if I get through this speech alive, I'll never love another regiment — so much. I've just been reading the history of the Sev- enth Regiment. It looks like Appleton's "Cyclo- pedia of American Biography" and it reads like an abriged history of the United States for the last century, but it is like a beautiful pattern of some bright color repeating itself in a dull tap- estry, for it is the story of a body of men who have had what Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes calls a "splendid carelessness for life" and "di- vine folly of honor." The Regiment is defined in the dictionaries as the largest permanent asso- ciation of men bearing arms, with a colonel as its highest ofificer. But this is a superficial defin- ition. A regiment, such as this, is a volunteer in- surance company, with thought only of the honor of the life of the insured and not of the length of it ; an association for the prevention, not of cruel- ty to animals or children, but of cowardice in men, an institution for the education not in high- er learning but in braver living. It is a company of Arthurian Knights and this is the Table Round. Now, I suppose that the dictionary-makers will not accept my definition as a substitute in their next editions. And your neighbors will say 164 these men are not knights ; this man is a banker, this a lawyer, this an editor and this one I saw yesterday morning swinging from a subway strap. Not long ago in reading some reminis- cences of the Civil War I came upon a tribute paid by a Confederate General to one of our Northern generals, a great one-eyed giant from the Northern part of this State. The description made one think of the perfect knight, a brave gallant spirit in search of the Grail. But I chanced to see this same giant knight a few days later, not mounted upon a gaily caparisoned horse, but depositing his ticket in a chopping box at one of the Third Avenue Elevated sta- tions. Yet he was no less a knight, and you are by avocation, knights, whatever your vocations. But I am asked to speak very briefly of the Regiment as an educational institution. In quest of a new metaphor by which to make clear the meaning of education, I said to some New York teachers a few days ago that educa- tion was the science or art of human gunnery ; the course of training or study being the gun, the child or youth the projectile and the teacher the man behind the gun. And it is a fit figure for my purposes to-night. The barbarian in his warfare, and his edu- cation also, used a sling, the early civilized man a catapult, but we use a tube — a "reeking tube" as Kipling calls it. Now there may be many kinds of tubes or guns, not only in the size, in the character of the bore, and the depth .of the barrel, but also in their purpose and service. For example, the common school is the edu- cational shotgim. It is loaded with a number of little projectiles which are synchronously shot often toward several objects or ideals instead of one. (One of our most discussed subjects at present in this field of gunnery is whether it is better to make the charge more or less scatter- ing.) The technical and professional school is the pistol or the rifle. Its aim is specific and must be accurate if its projectile is to be effective. With a shotgun you may hit what you are not specifically aiming at. With a rifle if you do not hit what you are aiming at your shot is wasted. The price of specialization is the peril of miss- ing altogether. The college curriculum is the cannon ; it carries long distances and is often aimed at unseen objects, which it sometimes hits. But whatever the variety of gun is, you will notice that it is a tube, something that gives in- itial direction. The uneducated man is one who has never been subject to the restraints of a tube He is like a rock shot up by a blast: he may go farther and "do more execution," but you can- not be certain where he will fetch up. If yo" con.'sult the target book, commonly known as "Who's Who." you will find that an immenselv greater number, proportionatelv, of tubed or edu- cated men are collected about the bull's eve. But the tube is after all not the most important fac- tor. It is the man behind it. General Gordon, in his reminiscences, commenting especially upon the awful record of blood at Chickamauga, said that the high ratio of carnage of that and other battles as compared with the loss of life in Euro- pean battles, was not due to the longer range of the rifles or the more destructive character of the implements of warfare, but to the personal character and the consecrated courage of the American soldiers. Northern and Southern. He tells elsewhere of a Southern stalwart mountain- eer, who in the thick of the battle of Malvern Hill, seeing a panic-stricken rabbit flying in ter- ror to the rear through a gap made in the Con- federate lines by one of General McClellan's big guns, displaying its white flag of truce, shouted so that his voice was heard above the din of battle: "Go' it Molly Cottontail, I wish I could go with you." And one of his comrades catching up the refrain added: "Yes, and I'd be going too if it wasn't for my character." Its the character and courage and steadiness of the men behind the tubes that are, more than mere cur- ricula, responsible for the accurate starting of the perverse little human projectiles toward the mark of our ideals and for the high ratio of efficiency at the other end of the range, though the bullets do not always go where they are sent. It is perhaps fortunately so, for there are not enough presidencies, and generalships, and colonelcies to go 'round. I was shooting a few days ago with a sub- target gun. I pulled the trigger and at the other end of the gim a needle punctured the target telling where my bullet would have hit it if there had been a bullet. But a human bullet is a winged thing. There are incalculable forces that influence it after it leaves the muzzle of the tube ; and there is a mysterious force within itself that may defy all known laws. Yet it never wholly gets away from the directional potency of the tube and let us all thank our teachers to- night for that. The old epic with which we became familiar, some of us at least, in our academic days, was the song of "arms and the man." And the epic of life is still a battle song, for life is still a battle, a struggle toward the ideals. And success in achieving them, in hitting the mark, is not to come merely from, aiming straight at them, but from gauging the wind and rpckoningf with the force of gravitation and all that. And you of the Regiment have part with us of college and school in this noblest of art= — in educating youth, in leading them forth toward the mark, in helping to overcome the baser forces that drag a proiected spirit down and bury it in the dust before it reaches the target : of adjusting the sisfhts so thnt the wind of prejudice and whim will not carry it wide of the mark. How you have done and are doing this I need not here 7T11 KliUl.MLM CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL MONUMENT IN CENTRAL PARK, AS DECORATED ON MAY 5, I906 1 66 try to say, but the greatest service is this, that you have in all your training taught first of all through these hundred years that, there is something better than riches, wisdom, fame or life itself." The banqueters sang "The Soldier's Fare- welV," a chorus of 2,400 strong, and then John Jerome Rooney, Ex-Co. A, read an original poem: The Citizen-Soldier I. Who in the front of the deadly fight Bares his breast for the cause of Right? The gallant citizen-soldier! Who, when the air is thick with death, Heeds not the message the bullet saith Nor fears the thundering cannon's breath? The gallant citizen-soldier — II. He sees the threatening ramparts grow ; He sees the glistening lines of the foe — The gallant citizen-soldier — And nerving his arm, as a soldier can, With a heart aglow to strike in the van, He strikes for his country, he strikes for man — The gallant citizen-soldier! III. Where the invader who dares appeal Against our fortress of living steel? The gallant citizen-soldier! No mighty armies we vainly boast To guard our nation from coast to coast, For the tyrant knows that Columbia's host Is her gallant citizen-soldier I IV. And well he knows that a freeman hath The might of Freedom to arm the wrath Of her gallant citizen-soldier! And well he remembers the marvels done — The deathless triumphs for Justice won By Grant and Jackson and Washington With the gallant citizen-soldier! V. Yet. not in the thick of the deadly strife With the old-world hunger for human life Lives our g^allant citizen-soldier. No! sweeter the davs when wars shall cease, When olentv shall wait on the land's increase And Freedom and Honor shall march in peace With the gallant citizen-soldier ! When Mr. Poonev finished his noem. Col. Ao- pleton, who had stood erect all through the speaking, a small bugler at his side, stepped forward on the dais, and made a short talk, Somebodv called for three cheers for the Colon«>l. and the P"-eqt drill hall resounded to the blasts of sound. "Now, Grev Jackets. I do not have to tell you what I think of you. We have been to- gether now for thirtv-five years. It was a happy day when I put on the grey jacket and loved my comrades. I am glad to be placed in a position where I can tell my men, God bless you all. You have always taken your duty seriously and performed it well. The day is over for us. Let us be deter- mined that we will carry on this Regiment, try- ing for strict discipline as we have in the past, always remembering our civic duties, and re- membering, too, when the time comes, that our military duty is first. It was not an easy task to bring together this great assemblage to-night, and I want to call upon the Chairman of this great hard- working Committee to say a few words. Now, gentlemen, we will hear from our hard-working Chairman." Major Charles E. Lydecker, Chairman of the Comittee of Arrangements, talked for a few minutes, thanking the men of the Regiment for their services in making the Centennial Cele- bration a go. The men of the Seventh cheered the Major with the ripping, rushing siss-s-s boom-m-m ah-h-h cheer of the Seventh. Major Lydecker said : "Comrades : I know that you do not care to hear many words, but this great opportunity that is given to me I must embrace, with knowledge that whatever appreciation there is for the success of our celebration, which has been shown by the applause for the head of the Committee, is only an expression of apprecia- tion of what each one of the fourteen heads of Committees in this great work has so suc- cessfully accomplished. I have to express my own thanks for the great work which the or- ganization of these committees has made pos- sible. They have divided our work, have dec- orated and embellished the Armory, have in- vited our guests, and have made known the his- toric facts connected with the celebration. I would like to refer briefly to the fact that our invited guests were unanimous in recog- nizing that the Centennial was something of a national affair, and I have here a batch of res- ponses from the Governors of States, the Ad- jutants General of States, from the Embassy at London and the Military Attache there, and from a most distinguished body of English officers who were made well acquainted with the Regi- ment through our little trip last year, when we went over to shoot with the Queen's Westmin- sters, and if I could read those letters to you, you would see how broad the sympathy of the United States and the sympathy of the Uinited Kingdom is for the work that you have done as a National Guard organization. I can- not do it now, but you will be made acquainted with these facts, and they will recompense you for all the sacrifices that you may make in your personal lives and vocations in building up this great organization. 167 Now, gentlemen, that I cannot do this, and that the night is over, I again express for my- self and my chiefs of Committees, thanks for your appreciation and your apparent enjoyment to-night. We are thankful for your attend- ance, the attendance of our distinguished guests, the appreciation the Regiment has re- ceived in their speeches, and now I ask you all as comrades to rise and sing "Auld Lang Syne'." The guests of honor on the dais joined hands and swung their arms to the rhythm of the song. The Secretary of War furnished the center for the windup demonstration. Before the Secretary, Gen. Grant and the others could descend from the dais, a crowd of Civil War Veterans made a rush for them, cheer- ing the Secretary and the General. Then they sang a song composed especially for th^ amuse- ment of Gen. Grant. The beginning and the end of this ditty and the betwixt and between of it was, "We fit with Grant at Vicksburg." Col. Appleton escorted the Secretary of War, Gen. Grant and a number of other guests to his quarters The Singing Between each toast the entire assemblage joined heartily in singing songs which were printed on a separate folder and inclosed in the souvenir menu. A large-sized veteran's pin em- bossed in red, gold and blue appeared on the front page of the songs. The list, every one of which was sung, comprised the following: The Star Spangled Banner. America. Comrades, Here To-night We Meet. The Battle Cry of Freedom. Comrades Touch the Elbow. Marching Through Georgia. Heidelberg. Annie Laurie. The Soldier's Farewell. Auld Lang Syne. Guests at the Banquet An unusually distinguished array of guests were present at the banquet. They were placed on a dais extending along the entire south side of the Armory. In front of them were the great long tables extending halfway across the Armory, filled with veteran and active members, many of them being among the city's most prominentmen in social, professional, financial, and business matters. Those sitting on the dais were : . Col. Daniel Appleton, 7th Regt., N. Y. Col. William G. Bates, 71st Regt., N. Y. Gen. James F. Bell, Chief of Staff, U. S. A. Hon. Cornelius N. Bliss, President Union League Club. Commodore Frederick G. Bourne. Gen. Richard N. Bowerman, of Maryland. Maj. Oliver B. Bridgman, Squadron A, N. Y. Lieutenant Governor M. Linn Bruce, of New York. Capt. William A. Bryant, Essex Troop, N. G. N. J. Brig.-Gen. George M. Cole, Adjutant General of Connecticut. Col. William C. Church. Gen. J. W. Clous, U. S. A. Gen. John T. Cutting. Corporation Counsel John J. Delany. Col. Charles A. Denike, loth Regt., N. Y. Col. Thomas Dimond, President 7th Regt. Veteran Ass'n. Col. Edward Duffy, 69th Regt., N. Y. Capt. Oscar Erlandsen, Signal Corps, N. G. N. Y. President John H. Finley, College City of New York. Capt. DeWitt C. Falls, 7th Regt., N. Y. Maj. Willard C. Fisk, 7th Regt., N. Y. Capt. John R. Foley, Adj. 69th Regt., N. G. N. Y. Commander R. P. Forshew, N. M. N. Y. Maj. Theodore K. Gibbs, U. S. V. Capt. Richard H. Greene, Sec. 7th Regt. War Veterans. Brig.-Gen. Frederick D. Grant, U. S. A., Dept. of the East. Richard H. Halsted, Esq. Brig.-Gen. Nelson H. Henry, Adjutant Gen- eral, N. G. N. Y. Maj. Henry W. Hovey, 24th Inf., U. S. A. Lt.-Col. R. L. Howze, Commandant Cadets, U. S. M. A. Gen. Henry W. Hubbell. U. S. A. Col. James M. Jarvis, 8th Regt., N. G. N. Y. Lt.-Col. William H. Kipp, 7th Regt, N. Y. Maj. Charles E. Lydecker, 7th Regt., N. Y. Gen. E. A. McAlpin. Chaplain William E. McCord, 7th Regt., N. Y. Comptroller Herman A. Metz. Brig.-Gen. Albert L. Mills, Superintendent U. S. M. A. Gen. Edward L. Molineux. Col. William F. Morris, 9th Regt.. N. Y. Lt. John F. O'Ryan. 2d Battery, N.G.N.Y. Capt. William H. Palmer, 7th Regt. Gen. Horace Porter. N. Taylor Phillips, Esq. Gen. J. Fred Pierson. Capt. Henry S. Rasquin, 3d Battery, N. G. N. Y.. Governor Henrv Roberts, of Connecticut. Lt. J. L. Roberts, U. S. A. Maj.-Gen. Charles F. Roe, N. G. N. Y. > Col. William P. Roome. John Jerome Roonev, Esq. Maj. John T. Sadler, 3d Battalion, N. G. N. Y. Col. Montgomer\- Schuyler. 1 68 Capt. Walter G. Schuyler, 7th Regt. Gen. Alexander Shaler. Capt. Elbert O. .Smith. Gen. George JMoore Smith, First Brigade, N. G. N. Y. Capt. Merritt Smith, Squadron A, N. G. N. Y. Maj. Daniel M. Stimson, M. D. Melville E. Stone, Esq. Secretary of War William H. Taft. Lt. Arthur F. Townsend, Squadron A, N. G. N. Y. Maj.-Gen. James F. Wade, U. S. A., Divis- ion of Atlantic. Capt. John P. Wade, U. S. A. Gen. Samuel M. Welsh, 65th Regt., N. Y. Capt. Louis Wendel. First Battery, N. Y. William H. Wiley. Pres. 7th Regt. War Vets. Maj. David Wilson. Second Battery, N. Y. Capt. William M. Wright, U. S. A. The Armory Decorations The decorations of the immense drill shed, with its great arches, massive piers and ex- panse of blank walls, transformed, for the time being, into a magnificent banquet hall, were so complete and well proportioned, and the general efifect so artistic and harmonious that analysis and detailed description but poorly portray the picture. The ceiling of the Armory was canopied with wide streamers of white and gold, depending in sweeping curves from the highest point, be- tween the roof trusses, down to the top of the side walls, and at both ends of the building radiating from the center of the arch to cor- resnondine noints on the walls. Suspended below the streamers, at symmetri- cal intervals between the trusses, were mam- moth clusters of American flags draped to gilt tipped spear-head stafifs radiating from centers in immense tulip shaped eflfects, and composed of one hundred and twenty, large, twelve foot flags. On the side walls, completely covering the spaces between the trusses, were hung great thirty foot ensigns in pairs, surmounted by a twelve foot frieze of stars and stripes, and on the face of each pier great groupings of silk banners, shields and flags, each banner bearing the name of some distinguished hero of the Regiment, and the battle in which he had met his death. On the southerly side of the hall was erected a platform one hundred and seventy feet long, four feet high and sixteen feet in depth, on which were the guests' tables and speakers' rostrum. The front of the stand was decorated with a continuous and undulating drapery of American flags. The back-ground consisted of a peri-style of white fluted columns, twelve in all. imposed upon massive pedestals and surmounted by- golden capitals above each of which was placed a trophy cluster of silk flags stacked in United States shields. A handsome drapery of Ceru- lean blue extended, and completely filled in the spaces from column to column in recessed panel effect. At the center was the sounding- board of pure white, over the center of which was blazoned in gold on maroon ground of cir- cular form, the Regimental "7," flanked by groupings of flags of corresponding propor- tions. At the sides of the sounding-board on maroon ground appeared in gold, the numerals 1 806- 1 906. The band stand, situated directly opposite the speakers' rostrum on the northerly side, was trimmed with a deep valence of stars and stripes. The decorations of the great blank East wall were of heroic proportions. At the centre show- ed the great seal of the United States, sur- rounded by thirty foot flags outspread like eagles' wings fifty feet wide and sixty feet high. To the right and left of the center group were smaller clusters composed of gonfalons flags and banners, graduated in size to match the dimensions of the center group, and the whole admirably proportioned to that section of the hall. A screen fifteen feet high and extending across the hall, was suspended for the purpose of cutting of¥ the culinary department. Al- though erected as a necessity, the screen was skillfully hung with blue and topped with a lambrequin of silken flags, and made an effect- ive decorative feature. The fronts of the balconies were hung with garnet silk embroidered plush, with deep gold fringe, serving as an eiTective background, up- on which were placed scores of clusters of silk American flags, attached to golden spear-tip- ped staff^s in radiated sun-burst efi^ect. and be- tween which at both ends of the drill hall, great numerals showed the dates 1-8-0-6; 1-9-0-6. Cut flowers and potted plants, electric lights, candelabrum and colored shades completed the decoration of the guests' tables : the tables in the body of the hall were covered with dog- wood and apple blossoms. As a frame to the picture the color and bril- liancy of the decorative effect can be better imagined than described, but animated as it was on that great night by the presence, the action, the enthusiasm of twenty-five hundred loyal sons of the Regiment, and its distinguish- ed guests, the flashing of many and vari-color- ed uniforms representing as many different organizations in which graduates of the Regi- ment are now serving, the picture was one of resplendent glory and beauty — which will ever live in the memory of those who participated in the One Hundredth Anniversary. ?^^i^Qa^^FFE=i 169 ONE OF THE MANY STRIKING DECORATIONS ON FIFTH AVE. TIFFANY & CO.'S BUILDING The Celebration Souvenir Menu A treasured memento of the Regiment's Centennial Celebration and Banquet is the beautiful souvenir menu, with its illustrated historical sketch prepared by Maj. Charles E. Lydecker, Chairman of the General Com- mittee on the Celebration, and printed in a manner creditable to the "art preservative of all arts." Besides the four cover pages, the book, which measures 8^ by iOj4 inches, con- tains twenty pages of letter press and half- tone illustrations : there is an external protec- tive covering of satiny rice paper. Next to the title page is the list of toasts and speakers at the banquet and the programme of music by the ~th Regt. Band. The last inside page bears the list of officers and committeemen. The historical matter describes what the Regi- ment was and is, and enlightens the unin- formed on its code of ethics and ideals. The ])ictures are carefully selected to represent the Regiment's history, its noted commanders and important phases of its life. The crowning glory of the book is its illuminated covers, copied from drawings in colors made by Adjt. D. W. C. Falls, the front cover page repre- senting a soldier of the period of the formation of the first four companies in 1806, the last cover page picturing a soldier of the Seventh in the uniform of the Regiment's centennial year. The work was executed by the Reed & Barton Co., under the supervision of Mr. Ambrose S. Arnold, of Co. B. The Book of the Celebration — the May and June issues of the Gazette, bound in grey cloth, one dollar. 170 Centennial Celebration Committees 7TH Regt., N. G., N. Y. Daniel Appleton, Colonel. Officers and Committeemen. Chairman, Major Charles E. Lydecker. Treasurer, Capt. Robert McLean. Secretary, Cpl. rienry B. Heylman. Capt. Richard H. Greene, Chairman War Veterans. Col. Thomas Dimond, President Veterans. Field and Staff— Lt. Col. William H. Kipp, Maj. Williard C. Fisk, Chairman House and Reception; Capt. DeWitt C. Falls, Capt. Walter G. Schuyler, Chairman Menu ; Capt. J. Weston Myers, Chairman Food and Supply; Capt. William H. Palmer, Lt. C. Otto Tous- saint, Lt. William F. Wall. Non-Commissioned Staff— Sgt. Maj. J. F. Daniell, Sgt. Maj. E. S. Coy, Chairman Screens, Aisles, Etc.; Sgt. Maj. B. W. Wenman, Sgt. W. L. Jaques, Sgt. George L. Humphrey. Co. K — Capt. Robert McLean, Chairman Press ; Lt. Thomas Barron, W. W. Hoppin, Jr. ; W. A. Hadden, J. W. W. Struthers, Acosta 'Nichols, Howland Pell, F. S. Pincus, Graham Smith. Co. B — Capt. James E. Schuyler, Chairman Floor ; Lt. J. R. Stewart, Chairman Seating; Lt. William M. Halsted, Edmund P. Fowler, E. McK. Froment, F. D. Clark, Gen. Alexander Shaler, Lt. James E. Ware, William D. Leonard, H. S. Kyle. Co. G — 'Capt. William J. Underwood, Chairman Music; Lt. H. E. Crall, Lt. M. B. Nesbitt, James A. Petrie, John J. Bellman, William O. Raymond, Capt. Frank M. Drake, Lt. Robert M. Dunn, J. W. ii. Rock- well. Co. C — Capt. John W. McDougall, Chairman Invita- tions ; Lt. Nicholas Engel, G. S. Fobes, William H. Hoff^man, Jr.; H. W. Taylor, Maj. F. R. Lee, H. C. Meany, Edward McCoy. Co. E — Capt. John A. Davidson, Chairman Food and Supply; Lt. Samuel K. Thomas, Frank M. Knight, Charles H. Reisig, Charles F. Porter, Lt. Austin E. Pressinger, Secretary Veterans ; William E. Strauch, Co. A — Capt. George A. Schastey, Chairman Plat- forms ; Lt. Lyman O. Fisk, Lt. H. L. Naisawald, Fred- erick Gerst, Frederick O'Byrne. Emil Palmenberg, James A. Swinnerton, Howard W. Charles, T. Vietor. Company D — ^Capt. Robert Mazet, Chairman Speak- ers ; Lt. Burdett Kipp, Joseph M. Boyle, Albert W. Mor- ley, Jr. ; Frederick C. Pollard, Lt. Frederick H. Clark, Edwin W. Orvis, William Poillon. Co. I — Capt. Benjamin B. McAlpin, Chairman In- signia ; Lt. John A. LeBoutillier, R. K. Potter, Samuel D. Folsom, T. H. Gee, Capt. E. G. Arthur, Lt. H. C. DuVal, Lt. H. V. Keep, H. H. Holly. Co. H — Capt. Louis J. Joscelyn, Chairman Printing; Lt. A. M. Pressinger, S. M. Richardson, George E. Bald- win, H. L. Butler, Charles Wylie, Leigh K. Lydecker, Lt. William B. Miles, Lt. J. P. Burrell, Harry Canfield. Co. F — ^Capt. Louis W. Stofesbury, Chairman Decora- tion; Lt. W. S. Covell, R. W. Millie, J. S. Clark, R. H. Patton. F. M. Crossett, A. V. Pancoast, R. J. Chatry, G. D. Pitman. Relics on View A large case in the main hall near the Park Ave. entrance to the Armory attracted much at- tention during the Centennial festivities. It was filled with relics of the early days of the Regi- ment. Among the extremely interesting contents were the original muster rolls of the first four companies. The Waiters' Strike The waiters' strike was an annoying inci- dent, but fortimately a fiasco, so far as our guests were concerned, as few among the 2,- 400 diners knew that the feast nearly came to an end before it even began. The waiters waited until it was too late to get substitutes and then made their demand for $3 apiece in- stead of $2. Reisenweber had the contract for the ban- quet, and employed 250 waiters in addition to 100 from the restaurant's regular force. It was the 250 that made all the trouble. After the dinner was over they were put out of the Armory. Then they got angry and decided to make a move on Reisenweber's restaurant, at Fifty-eighth St. and Eighth Ave. The place was filled with diners, many of them women, when the waiters marched up at about 10 o'clock. It was like a siege. The army of waiters surrounded the restaurant and many of them peered through the windows. Mr. Wagner, in the absence of General Man- ager Fischer at the Armory, was alarmed, too. The waiters appointed a spokesman, and he went in to interview Mr. Wagner. The de- mand was made that the men be paid off im- mediately, but Mr. Wagner refused. "We employed you through agencies," he said, "and we'll pay the agencies." The spokesman insisted, but the manager was obdurate. When the crowd outside heard of the conversation there were mutterings. Wagner telephoned Police Headquarters, and pretty soon reserves from the West Forty- seventh St. Station were hurrying up Eighth Ave. This display dispersed the waiters. At the Armory dinner Mr. Fischer did not know there was anything in the wind until it was time to send in the soup. All the arrange- ments had gone on smoothly. The leader of the strikers approached him. "We want more money," he said. "What?" exclaimed the manager. "We want more money, and we are going to get it or quit." "Quit ! You can't quit now. The dinner is just about to begin." The waiter smiled at Mr. Fischer's failure to grasp the situation. "We can quit — and if you don't raise our pay to $3.00, we'll do it." According to the contract each waiter was to get $2 for his services. This of course, did not include tips. Mr. Fischer did some quick think- ing. "I'll give you the $3.00," he said. The dinner went on. The guests noticed a slight delay, but considered it nothing to be wondered at. The excited tones back of the huge curtain at the east end of the Armory 171 were thought to be only part of the culinary processes. Meanwhile the Regimental officers had heard of the affair and were making plans. When the coffee was on the waiters were told to go. They demurred. Capt. J. Weston Myers said to the plain clothes men from the East Sixty-seventh St. Station : "I want those men put out." In five minutes 350 waiters, surprised and angry, were on the Lexington Avenue side- walk, looking up at the closed doors of the Armory. It was then that they decided to march on the restaurant. MENU. Canape favorite Mock turtle a la Francaise Cotelette de crabe, Victoria Filet de boeuf aux champignons frais Pommes rissolees Haricots verts Sorbet de fantaisie Imperial squab au cresson Glace aux fruits Petits fours Cafe G. H. Mumm & Co.'s Selected Brut White Rock N N l/^'*-' SrATC or NE.WYORK V'<^ THE CENTENNIAL MEDAL GENKKAL GEOK(;E MtXJRE SMITH Veterans Who Paraded First Division Brevet Maj.-Gen. George Moore Smith, commanding First Brigade, N. G. N. Y., Mar- shal. Ex-members of the 7th Regt., who are in the regular service or in the National Guard or Naval Militia of New York or any other State and en- titled to wear their uniforms. Brigadier General— Bird W. Spencer, Inspector Gen- eral of Rifle Practice, N. G., N. J. Colonels— Geqrge R. Dyer (K), 12th Regt., 'N. G., N. Y.; William G. Bates (K), 71st Regt., N. G., N. Y.; David E. Austin (H), 13th Regt., H. A. N. G., N. Y.; Charles A. Denike (D), loth Regt., N. G., N. Y.; Henry W. Freeman (D), ist Regt., N. G., N. J.; William S. Righter (G), Supernumerary N. G.. 'N. Y.; Eugene K. Austin (B), Supernumerary N. G., N. Y. Lieutenant Colonels— Thomas J. O'Donohue (G), A. A. G., First Brigade, N. G., N. Y. ; J. Hollis Wells (E), 71st Regt., N. G., N. Y.; J. Wray Cleveland (I), Inspector, N. G., N. Y. ; Arthur F. Schermerhorn (K), Supernumerary, N. G., 'N. Y. Majors— Henry W. Hovey, 24th Inf., U. S. A.; Harris B. Fisher (K), Q. M., First Brigade, N. G., N. Y. ; Frederic C. Thomas (I), Commissary, First Bri- gade, N. G, N. Y.; Alfred H. Abeel (K), Inspector, First Brigade, N. G., N. Y.; John J. Byrne (H), 9th Regt., N. G., N. Y.; Richard H. Laimbeer, Jr. (B), Judge Advocate, Second Brigade, N. G., 'N. Y. ; A. J. Bleecker (K). 71st Regt., N. G., N. Y.; J. Phillip Ben- kard (K), 12th Regt., N. G., N. Y.; S. Wood McClave (D), ist Brigade. N. G., N. J.; David Banks, Jr. (K), Supernumerary, N. G., N. Y. ; John R. Hegeman, Jr. (E), I. S. A. P., O. O., First Brigade. N. G., N. Y. Captains— J. Henry Townsend (H), Asst. Insp., ist Brigade, N. G, N. Y. ; Charles S. Richards (D), Q. M. I2th Regt.. N. G., N. Y. ; Arthur W. Little (I), A. D. C. First Brigade, N. G., N. Y. ; John R. Foley (B), Adjutant 69th Regt., N. G, N. Y.; William A. Bryant (H), Essex Troop, N. G, N. J.; Charles E. Maxfield (F), 47th Regt., N.G.,N.Y.; Edward O. Power (I), 12th 172 GENERAL ALEXANDER SHALER Regt, N. G., N. Y.; James M. Hutchinson CK), 71st Regt., N. G., N. Y.; Reginald L. Foster (G), 12th Regt., N. G., N. Y. ; Ernest Steiger, Jr. (C), 8th Regt., N. G., N. Y.; Tohn M. Thompson (B), gth Regt., N. G., N. Y.; W. Atwood French (A), Supernumerary, N. G., N. Y.j Floyd E. Baker (F), Supernumerary, N. G., N. Y. First Lieutenants — A. Elliott Ranney (I), Bat. Adj. 71st Regt, N. G., N. Y.; Douglas D. Ritson (H), Bat. Adjt. 65th Regt., N. G., N. Y.; Arthur F. Townsend (F), Squadron A, N. G., N. Y. ; John F. O'Ryan (G), 2nd Battery. N. G., N. Y. ; E. T. Phillips, 5th Regt, N. G.. N. J.; Rupert Hughes (F), 69th Regt, N. G., N. Y.; Julian T. Davies (F), lath Regt., N. G., N. Y.; Charles J. Imperatori (I), 9th Regt, N. G., N. Y. ; George Perrine (I), Bat. Adjt. 71st Regt, N. G., N. Y. ; Paul Loeser (C), 8th Regt, N. G., N. Y. ; Jay Zorn (D), 9th Regt., N. G., N. Y. ; Paul A. Potter, M. D. (F). Battery A, Field Artillery, N. G.. N. J.; E. E. McGovern, Naval M.. N. G., N. J.; Malcolm Baxter, Jr. (C), A. I. S. A. P.. 8th Regt, N. G., N. Y.; Charles H. Bell (C), Bat. Q. M., 8t)h Regt., N. G., N. Y. Second Lieutenants — Thomas R. Fisher (F), 12th Regt, 'N. G., N. Y. ; Julian F. Scott (I), r2th Regt, N. G., N. Y. ; John C. Gray (H), 13th Regt, H. A., N. G., N. Y. ; D. McRae Livingston (K), Supernumerary N. G., N. Y. ; R<>bert L. Livingston (K), Supernumer- ary N. G., N. Y. Second Division Maj.-Gen. Alexander Shaler, Commanding. Hd'qrs battle flag, Shaler's Brigade, Army of Po- tomac, 1st Brig., 3rd Division, 6th Corps, Capt. Richard S. Alcoke, color bearer. Staff— Bvt Lt. Col. William P. Roome, A. A. G; Bvt Brig. Gen. J. Fred Pierson, A. L G. ; Brig. Gen. Henry Wilson Hubbell, ordnance; Bvt. Maj. William H. Wiley, A. C. G. ; Capt. Thomas Franklin Smith, surgeon; Bvt. Col. Edgar B. Van Winkle, engineer; A. D. C. ; Capt. Henry L Hayden, A. D. C; v^apt. Richard Henry Greene. A. D. C. and Sec. Two regi- mental flags, 1st U. S. Chasseur (65 N.Y.V.). Bvt. Lt Col. C. N. Swift and S. Maj. G. A. Price, color bearers. FIKST DETACHMENT. Officers U. S. A., U. S. N. and Volunteers Civil War. Bvt. Maj. Gen. Edward L. Molineux, Com-'ir-uding. H'dq'rs battle flag, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 19th A. C, Capt. Charles E. Heube.er, color bearer. Staff— Maj. Richard Allison, Bvt Maj. Ivan Tailof, Capt. F. M. Kelley, Lt. Fritz Robert; two regimental flags, iS9th N. Y. V.; Bvt Lt. Col. William E. Van Wyck and Capt. George T. Cooke, color bearers; two regimental flags, ist N. Y. V., Bvt. Lt. Col. S. W. Mc- Pherson and Col. R. W. Leonard, color bearers. FIRST SECTION CIVIL WAR. Bvt. Brig. Gen. James R. O'Beirne. Bvt. Brig. Gen. Gilbert H. McKibbin, Evt Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Morrison, Col Henry L. Pierson, Col. Charles Ledyard Norton, Maj. Theodore K. Gibbs, Bvt Maj. David F, Wright, Bvt. Maj. Charles Graham Bacon, Capt. Edward C. Kittle, Capt. Thomas W. Pearsall, Capt. H. H. Holbrook, Capt. Waldo Sprague, Capt Peter B. Steele, SECOND SECTION CIVIL \V.\R. Bvt. Brig. Gen. Sam Bradford Jones. A. P. M. William Lee Darling, Lt. Robert D. Evans, Lt William H. Bradshaw, Lt. Robert O. N. Ford, Lt Fred H. Pickney, Lt Edgar Kirby, Lt, Gardiner K. Doughty, Sgt. Maj. E. J. Olessen, Sgt. G. W. Cowan, Sgt Louis W. Gulager, Cpl. D. M. Doremus, Cpl. Eugene Bissell, Cpl. A. S. Doremus, Sgt. T. G. Thorne. SECOND DIVISION — SECOND DETACHMENT. U. S. Army, Navy and Volunteers War with Spain. Major Henry W. Hovey, U. S. A., Commanding. Staff— Capt. Henry Melville, chief A. D. C. ; Capt. Wainwright Parish, A. D. C; Lt. Thomas K. Russell, A. D. C. FIRST SECTION. Maj. Schuyler Schieffelin, Capt. J. M. Thompson, Capt. Frederick C. Harriman, Capt Walter F. Smith, Capt. G. H. Clarke, Capt P. W. Maguire, Capt Henry S. Clark, Capt. James Lynch, Capt. John R. Blake, Capt. J. Philip Benkard, Capt. W. A. French, ist Lt H. B. Welch, 1st Lt. E. R. Richards Lt. Paul R. Towne. SECOND DETACHMENT — SECOND SECTION. Maj. George G. Ward, Jr.; Maj. Thomas C. Chalm- ers, Lt. John M. Jones, Lt. Robert Livingston, Lt. R. S. Satterlee, Lt. C. T. Judson, Lt. John E. Roesser, Lt. B. V. Curren, Lt. Maj. W. F. Saportas, Sgt. W. L. Hazen, Cpl. Franklin H. North, Cpl. James Keri;. SECOND DIVISION — THIRD DETACHMENT. Maj. Gen. Richard N. Bowerman, Maryland Brifjade, '61 — '65. Commanding. Seventh Regiment men who answered the call of the U. S. Government 1861, 1862, 1863. Staff— Capt. Peter Palmer, Co. B, ist Lt. '61, '62, '63, A. D. C; ist Sgt. Charles W. Clinton, Co. C, '61, '62, K. 1st Sgt. '63, A. D. C. ; Dr. Stuyvesant Morris, Co. K, '62, '63. Section Commanders : Gen. J. V. Meserole, Co. D, Sgt. '61, Col. 47th, '62, '63, Brig. Gen.; ist Lt. Robert S. Gould, Co. B, '61, '62, '63; Sgt. Maj. Richard F. Ware, Co. B, '61, '62, '63 ; Hon. E. Henry Lacombe, Co. K, '62, '63 ; Charles A. Schermerhorn, Co. G, '62, '63 ; James D. Trimble, Co. B, '63 ; Capt. George C. Farrar, Co. K, '61. Gen. Jeremiah V. Meserole, Co. D, '61, Commanding. Edward Earle, Co. D, '61, '62; John B. Dumornt, Co. D, '63 ; John C. Lefferts, Co, D, '61 ; William L. Nichols, Co. D, '61, '62 ; Thomas R. Peacock, Co. D, '61 ; August F. Pendleton, Co. D, '62, '63; William Peake, Co. D, '63; James D. Taylor, Co. D, '61, '62, '63; William H. Terhune, Co. D, '62, '63; W. S. Fielding, Co. D, '61; C. W. Kane, Co. D, '63 ; Theodore Hallett, Co. D, '61. 1st Lt. Robert S. Gould, Co. B, '61, '62, '63. Commanding. James J. Morrison, Co. B, '61 ; John McKesson, Co. ei^Pi^PSM^i 173 B, '62, '63; I. S. Vanderbilt, Co. B, '61; Eugene A. Cahill, Co. B, '62; William H. Jackson, Co. C, '62, '63; Henry P. Butler, Co. C, '62; W. B. Searles, M. D., Co. E, '63; E. T. Bragaw, Co. H, '62; Charles D. Allen, Co. H, '61, '62, '63 ; Jonathan Thome, Co. K, '62, '63 ; James L. Beyea, M. D., Co. K, '62; Nelson H. Oakley, Co. C, '61, '62. Sgt. Maj. Richard F. Ware, Co. B, '61, '62, '63, Commanding. Lt. H. M. Funston, Co. A, '61, '62, '63; Charles Banomin, Co. A, '61 ; I. V. Vandervoort, Co. B, '61 ; Charles L. Hadley, Co. si, '62, '63; Granville B. Smith, Co. B, '61; Charles H. Lowi rre, Co. B, '63-. Frank A. Dajwes, Co. B, '63; George W. Street, Co. B, '62; George W. Post, Co. E, '62; W. P. Howell, Co. H, '61; C. R. Tyng, Co. I, '62; Capt. Julius F. Simons, Co. F, '63. Hon. E. H. Lacombe, Co. K, Judge U. S. Cir., Ct., '62, '63, Commanding. John H. Swartz, Co. A, '61 ; Henry P. Stagg, Co. A, '61; William A. Sharp, Co. A, '61, '62; George W. Wright, Co. B, '63; Stephen W. Codey, Co. B, '61; John Roome, Co. B, '61, '62; James W. Miller, Co. B, '61, '62; Edward S. Crane, Co. G., '61, '62, 63; James S. Burroughs, Co. G, '63; John H. Dunscomb, Co. G, '61, '62, '63; George W. Marlor, Co. I, '61, '62; HenTy H. Wotherspoon, Co. K, '61, '62, '63. Chas. A. Sdiermerhorn, Co. G, '62, '63, Commanding. Cpl. Henry L. Leach, Co. A, '62, '63; Cpl. Fred G. Ageus, Co. B, '61, '62, '63; A. Garrison. Co. B, '61; E. A. Whitfield, Co. B, '61, '62; D. L. H. Ward, Co. B, '63; John B. Franklyn, Co. E, '61 ; Charles A. Benedict, Co. E, '61 ; E. E. Schermerhorn, Co. G, '62, '63 ; Jarvs C. Howard, Co. I, '63; Iva L. Beebe, Co. F, '63; G. C. Ferris, Co. F, '61 ; Charles H. Leland, Co. K, '61. James Delmage Trimball, Co. B, '63, Commanding. Washington Brockner, Co. B, '63; O. M. Chace, Co. B, '61, '62, '63; Richard L. Salisbury, Co. B, '61, '62, '63; H. W. Smith, Co. E, '62; W. R. Potts, Co. G, '62; Georee W. Smith, Co. H, '61 ; James Benedict, Co. H, '63; James F. Hayden, Co. G, '61, '62; Silas B. Brownell, Co. H, '61 ; Edward Dart, Co. H, '62 ; Ca;-mon Nichols, Co. D, '63; Hiram Schornmaker, Co. D, '63. Capt. George C. Farrar, Co. K, '61, Commanding. Horace W. Fuller, Co. K, '61; S. V. Mann, Co. K, '63; Cpl. Daniel S. Mapes, Co. E, '61, '62; Henry A. Smith, Co. E, '62, '63; George H. Dailey, Co. E, '6^; Edward Beebe, Co. K, '61, '62; B. G. Talbert, Co. C, '63; William Cockhill Potts, Co. G, '62; J. C. Aiken, Co. D, '63; Benjamin Parr, Co. D, '63; Ezra \J. Bennett, Co. C, '63 ; Foster W. Mabie, Co. H, '61, '52. Civil War officers, 52; Spanish war officers, 31; Seventh's service men, 94. Total war veterans parad- ing, 177- Third Division Col. Thomas Dimond, President of the 7th Regt. Veterans' Association, Marshal. Mounted staff: Gen. E. A. McAlpin, Lt. Austin E. Pres- singer, Cpl. Edward Schermerhorn, August Bel- mont, T. J. Oakley Rhinelander, and Dr. R. N. Disbrovv. Ex-Members of the 7th Regt. not parading in the two previous Divisions. The names of some ex-members are included who did not parade, but attended the banquet. COMPANY A. Maj. R. Allison, C. M. Amerman, G. C. Arrowsmith, F. P. Bensel, N. Barbour. R. P. Barron, E. T. Ba'rrows, T. R. Barton, L. Bastable, Lt. C. F. Bement, Lt. W. D. Bigelow, E. A. Bliss, W. R. Bostwick, C. Borrowson, J. Bruyn, W. G. Bumsted, L. Burt, E. F. Byrne, E. T. Butler, H. A. G. Barth, T. G. Barry, Maj. L. H. Broome, GENERAL EDWARD L. MOLINEUX T. H. Burchell, R. F. Cartwright, Jr. ; W. Chalmers, M. H. Chase, H. W. Charles, C. H. Clayton, T. J. Coe, H. W. Comegys, T. J. Conroy, G. D. Cook, W. T. Conville, A. C. Cazalar, T. Corcoran, J. H. Croll, Lt. J. R. Cum- mings, Lt. B. V. Curnen, R. B. Currie, G. W. Cowen, Capt. G. F. Cooke, A. C. Chenoweth, Remsen Darlinsc, W. H. Dillon, J. Drevet, F. B. Dixon, N. Doyle, J. W. Day. R. W. Elliott, Lt. R. D. Evans, J. V. Freeman, Lt. H. M. Funston, J. J. Fabre, J. A. Faye, E. Fenn, H. Filson, Lt. H. L. Freeland, W. M. Frame, Capt. W. A. French, C. A. Frank, J. J. Gordon, E. W. Gould, W. S. Inglis, F. W. Janssen, Capt. H. W. Janssen, Lt. J. L. Jordan, J. B. Haskin, Capt. H. I. Hayden, W. G. Happy, C. W. Henry, Capt. C. E. Heuberer, J. E. Hill, S. M. Hook, J. J. Healy, F. E. Hume, H. S. Hull, J. T. Hayden, E. F. Jones, Capt. J. E. Kelley, J. T. Kirby, H. H. Knox, H. L. Leach, Sr. ; H. L. Leach, Jr. ; R. H. Lockwood, B. C. Lockwood. W. L. Maher, C. F. March, C. H. Mathews, H. C. Mecklem, Jr.; F. H. Meeder. Lt. J. J. McKenna, Lt. R. McWilliam, O. Mohle, T. Morrow, T. N. Motley, Lt. W. G. Mazzarene, E. J. Murray, J. P. Murray, Capt. P. W. Maguire, C. W. McKeon, S. P. Murray, F. A. Mackenzie. W. K. Norris, H. S. Norris. George Oakley, Charles Osborn, R. O'Byrne, E. T. Palmenberg, W. A. Paepke, R. E. Parraga, R. H. Pelton, G. F. Picken, W. P. Pres- singer, G. C. Parkinson, I. Radley, Jr.; F. M. Randall, A. T. Rode, Lt. L. F. J. Rooney, T. M. Stewart, Jr.; D. S. Skinner, R. T. Smith, C. W. Spear, W. R. Sproulls, J. R. Stanton, F. McM. Stanton, E. J. Selover, A. F. Stone, A. H. Storer, Brevt. Lt. Col. C. N. Swift, J. A. Swinnerton, W. F. Saportas, H. P. Stagg, G. Silver, Capt. C. J. Therriot, J. M. Tallman, J. W. Taylor, L. H. Thorn, Lt. P. R. Towne, Capt. J. H, Townsend, W. B. Tufts, H. W, Underwood, B. C. Van Dyke, L. E. Vannier, F. C. Van Zandt, Lt. V. W. Voorhees, A. Hoibart Walton. W. E. Ward. F. B. Wilson, Theodore Wilson, W. J. Wells, F. C. Wightman, M. Wooley, O. F. Wood, A. Andrew Yost. COMPANY B. Henry F. Aibeel, Charles L. Acker. Frederick G. Agens, E. A. Allen. C. Henry Arnold, Col. Eugene K. Austin, R. R. BelHngton, H. L. Backus, A. C. Bain- 174 ^a^gPFB^ GENERAL RICHARD N. BOWERMAN bridge, F. C. Barlow, J. F. Baudouine, C. M. Benedi'ot, Louis Bertachman, Lt. ii. V. D. Blacl:, John V. Black, Wallace Black, Franklin Black, T. J. Blank, W. R. Bostwick, Charles F. Bradbury, D. J. Burtis, J. H. Bar- tholomew, F. A. K. Bryan, G. M. Barretto, K. W. Bible, John C. Bloomfield, E. R. Brevoort, C. M. Benedict, Washington Brockner, Charles H. Brigham, Charles F. Burhaus, Charles F. Bostwick, W. R. Bostwick, Lt. Owen W. Beach, Eugene C. Cahill, W. C. Camp, T. Cas'sebeer, O. M. Chase, Capt. George H. Clark, Tohn H. Clark, F. J. Clarkson, Charles A. Cone, Fred H. Cone, Richard C. Conner, Charles P. Cocks, R. C. Corner, Lt. George H. Clark, James W. Clarke, William Cunningham, J. H. Clark, William H. Crane, Rev. F. M. Cutter, G. H. Crawford, W. L. Darling, Frank A. Dawes, C. L. Drumtnond, Col. Frank E. Davidson, Maj. Clarence H. Eagle, E. Nelson Ehr- hart, G. E. Fountain, J. Willis Fitzgerald, Charles S. Ganbert, Charles P. Geddes, A. Gerry, E. W. P. Glas- scre, Lt. John C. Griffin, Francis Gottsiberger, Lt. Robert E. Gould, Edward L. Gridley, Abram Garrison, Charles E. Halsted, J. E. Hasler, Fred E. Hairland, J. B. Have- land, Capt. W. L. Hazen, A. E. Heazt, Edwin D. Hewitt, Maj. Henry W. Hovey, S. T. Hubbard, H. M. Halsted, W. C. Hubbard, George B. Hayes, Charles L. Hadley, C. V. V. Hurd, W. P. Jones, Lt. J. M. Jones, C. Y. Judson. J. E. Jenkins, Joseph J. Kellinger, W. M. Kennard, Maj. Frank Keck, R. F. Kennellie, W. C. B. Kemp, Harry B. Kyle, William D. Leonard, Warren A. Leonard, Maj. R. H. Laumbeer, Charles H. Lowerre, R. T. Lyon, Frank A. Lent, G. McDougall, Frank W. McDougall, F. B. McKay, W. B. Mabie, Charles A. Maxfield, Capt. Henry Melville, Charles B. Meyer, Allen T. Miner, Maj. Gen. E. L. Molineux, James J. Morrison, J. W. Miller, Harry D. Miles, John B. Marie, George G. Milne, P. H. Many, Frank B. McGay, C. L. McClave, Charles Lee Myers, William P. Mankin, George L. Nelson, R. D. Neeson, Lt. H. M. Nesbitt, Capt. Peter Palmer, M. C. Patterson, Dr. Charles G. Pease, William J. Phillips, C. H. Plump, George D. Pond, Fred A. Potts, Dr. N. M. Pattison, George H. Richards, James Reardan, C. E. Roach, Lt. J. E. Roeser, Girard Romaine, John W. Rootne, John N. Ryan, F. C. Ryder, A. P. Riker, Ross C. Randolph, Gladstone K. Rodgers, Richard L. Salesbury, Maj. Gen. Alexander Shaler, W. E. Stanly, Frank A. Shepard, L. B. Sherman, R. P. Sherman, Frank Smith, Gen. George Moore Smith, Granville T. Smilh, T. C. Smith, R. C. Smith, Robert L Smyth, Lt. E. Sniffen, C. E. Snedecor, William C. Spear, E. F. Stone, C. A. Stoneback, E. H. Stoneback, H. Louis Street, E. F. Striker, R. F. Stac- poole, James R. Sutton, J. Woolsey Shepherd, Douglass Taylor, Frank D. Tausley. W. P. Taylor, Capt. J. M. Thompson, J. Delmage Trimble, Lt. Paul R. Towne, David Valentine, A. H. Van Buskirk, J. V. W. Vander- voort, John C. Vedder, Isaac Vanderbilt, Maj. George G. Ward, M. D. ; R. F. Ware, James E. Ware, Anderson Waydell, William Weiss, James F. Wenman, James W. Wenman, J. H. Wray, J. N. Wright, Gaylord B. White, Frank C. Wright, Lt. H. B. Welsh, Joseph C. Williams, E. A. Whitfield, George H. Wright, George L. Wilson, Fred A. Wane, E. L. Young, W. D. Youmans, William J. Yates, Capt. A. C. Zabriskie. COMPANY C. Lt. John Amory, Fred T. Alder, Rufus Adams, Thomas W. Ball, Dr. John C. Barron, John W. Butler, Charles P. Britton, Lt. M. Baxter, Jr. ; Charles H. Bell, John J. Brogan, Jr. ; Louis Bender, Henry P. Butler, E. W. Bennett, Lt. B. A. Boughan, William Broadhurst, T. Fred Clowes, J. W. Carter, Capt. C. H. Covell, Lt. A. S. Chatfield, Hewitt Coburn, Jr. ; H. P. Carrington, Lt. M. Crane. George L. Doty, L S. Douglas, L. L. Drake, Henry Dunkak, John P. Dunn, James H. Davidson, H. F. De Groot, Frederick L. De Grann, James S. Drinker, Charles F. French, John J. Finnell, B. T. Fairchild, Clinton Foster, William H. Foster, L. A. Fish, S. W. Fairchild, W. B. Gruly, R. H. Goffe, Jr.; John Gillies. J. W. Halstead, William E. Hoxie, Halsey Hazleton, William H. Heisser, Henry Hesse, Jr. ; H. M. Hancock, A. M. Hearn, Charles E. Hanselt, M. L. Hadley, A. L. Heyer, Val Heyerdah, Benjamin F. Hillery, W. A. Hearn, W. H. Jackson, Thomas Jeflferson, F. C. Knowles, James C. Knox, Lt. James H. Lee, Lt. Paul Loeser, Maj. R. Frederick Lee, Harry S. Lyons. George F. Morschhauser, Louis G. W. A. Meurer, William M. Marston, Lt. W. H. Massey, Lt. Addison McDougall, Joseph McKee, H. C. Meany, William P. Merritt, Edward McCoy, Gen. C. H. McKibbin, T. R. McNeil, H. E. McLewee, Charles A. Maurice, John J. McCrum, Otto Meurer, Edward J. McNicol, R. B. Moneypenny, Capt. John W. Murray, R. G. 'Neidlinger, W. H. Oliver, E. Osterholt, N. H. Oakley, F. W. Pope. I. R. Pierson, Capt. Qon Alonzo Pollard, R. C. Rath- bone, James J. Reid, Clarence L. Smith, J. Siegel, Will- iam R. Pettigrew, Charles R. Shaw, A. L. Smidt, John W. Peck, J. B. Simpson, George Schwegler, William H. Schwegler, H. W. Squires, Thomas Franklin Smith, M. D. ; Thomas D. Scoble, Capt. E. Steiger, Jr. ; W. H. Shaw, Jr. ; A. T. Swanson, Conrad Stein, E. Twyef- fort, B. G. Talbert, Henry F. Tiedemann, Nelson D. Thomson, Hugh B. Thomson, John P. Thornton, John Unger, Jr. ; George D. Vail, Col. William E. Van Wyck, James H. Walden, W. J. Wilson, W. B. Wilson, Maj. David F. Wright, Vincent M. Youmans. COMPANY D. K. J. Adams, J. Q. Adams, J. C. Aiken, C. R. Beeck- man, J. Bain, C. C. Beard. F. K. Blanchard, C. Bonynge, T. H. Beeckman, Jose Chaves, Lt. F. H. Clark, F. A. Colt, E. M. Conger, L. C. Connolly, Capt. H. D. Cooper, W. F. Crane, R. W. Crothers, B. K. Curtis, F. T. Curtis, T. E. D. Darlin, W. A. Darling, Jr.; A. Demorest, Col. Charles A. Denike, F. J. Dessoir, Lt. C. T. Dillingham, J. B. Dumont, F. P. Duryea, Capt. Ed- ward Earle, M. H. Elliott, R. B. Elliott, H. C. Ely, G. H. Floto, Col. H. W. Freeman, Q. A. Gardiner, William Gaston, Charles E. Goodhue, Sgt. Maj. L. W. Gulager, S. J. Hall, Theodore Hallett, W. H. HoUister, J. D. Hoflfmire, J. D. Hopkins, Jr. ; E. E. Huber, C. W. Kane, ^^^^^FM=K1 175 A. Keller, R. Kipp, Col. F. K. Kopper, U. Lang, S. P. Lasell, W. W. Lee, J. C. Lefferts, H. C. Lima, G. B. Little, H. B. Ludlum. A. McClave, John McClave, Lt. Col. S. W. McClave. Lt. S. \V. McPherson, J. T. MacDonald, W. H. Mason, Gen. J. V. Meserole, C. E. Mitchell, F. K. Moritz, G. B. Morton, Lt. O. Mussiman, W. R. Miller, G. iL Maicas, C. Nichols, S. R. Nichols, W. L. Nichols, W. F. Nichol, F. H. North, C. C. Orcutt, E. W. Orvis, B. Parr, T. R, Peacock, W. Peake, F. Pei.xotto, A. F. Pendleton, W. T. Peterson. J. E. Piaget, W. M. Phillips, F. W. Pohle, R. M. Pohle, H. C. Poillon, William Poillon, W. C. Poillon, J. E. Poillon, C. C. Reed, E. V. Reed, Lt. E. R. Richards, W. F. Robertson, A. D. Rockwell, W. C. Roe, A. J. Saalfield, E. E. Sanborn, J. Schawel, L. C. Scheibe, H. Schoomaker, R. A. Scott. C. D. Shaw, S. C. Sherwood, E. H. Smith. P. C. Smith, R. A. Soich, C. L. Stickney, C. H. Swentzell, J. D. Taylor, E. F. Terhune, W. H. Terhune, L. T. Thomell, .•\. C. Todd, E. Weidenfeld, F. N. Whiteborne, Lt. J. Zorn. COMPANY E. John W. A. Abell, William F. Baker, Capt. Thomas Barrington, W. U. Barry, H. V. E. Bell, Jared W. Bell, Charles A. Benedict, Aubrey Bennett, William M. Bernard, G. D. Borden, Dr. B. M. Briggs, Herman Bruns, Jr. ; George E. Buckinham, Thomas L. Camer- den, O. T. Carpenter, William P. Collins, William Call, Jr. ; George S. DeLacy, George H. Daily, David M. Doremus, A. S. Doremus, Hugh Dazell, Charles W. Dean, V. R. Delnoce, Col. J. Frank Dillont, Paul W. Doll, William J. Ehrichs, W. P. Elliott, Robert S. Ferguson, Joseph J. Fox, M. L Fox, John B. Franklin, Robert F. Ferguson. L. G. Frankau, O. P. Geoffroy, William J. Gilpin, James Gibson, James Gibson, Jr. ; J. L. Godley, Charles C. D. Gott, W. A. Grant, William S. Grav. William P. Halstead, C. A. Hanson, John ^L Hare. L. E. Harmon. William Hart, Maj. John R. Hegeman, Jr.; James Hopkins, Charles H. Housley, John S. Howell, F. T. Hubbell, C. G. Howard, Arthur F. Jackson, Capt. S. S. Johnson, William A. Jennings, Samuel A. Kerr, Frank Koch, John C. Klein, Samuel Kneiser. Percy I. Lowd, David B. Lester, Herbert W. Martin, Michael Martin, Jr. ; Howard F. Mead, Gus. P. Macias, Will- iam F. McDonald, Willis McDonald, Frank McDonald, Andrew McLean, Lt. Edward E. Magovern. C. R. Mabley, John D. McEwen, D. S. Mapes, Brig. Gen. J. J. Morrison, Maj. William E. C. Mayer. Charles F. Moelich, Edwin W. Moore, Dr. J. B. Meeker, William D. Moore, Lt. Albert C. McMillan, A. T. Moore, Lt. .Austin E. Pressinger, George A. Price, Ensign Albert Plimpton. George W. Post. Her.rv P. Porter. Herbert Renville. Capt. T. J. Roberts. L. S. Rubira, Thomas E. Rice, A. E. Rauch, Lt. Thomas K. Russell, F. R. Simonson, H. E. Stevens, Jr. ; F. W. Seagrist. Jr.; Alexander M. Simpson, W. E. F. Smith, John H. Sprague. Jr. ; William E. Strauch, Henry A. Smith, A. T. Strauch, Irving M. Shaw, Dr. W. B. Searles, B. H. Simonson, Wilson H. Toll, A. J. Thomas. James D. Thornton, T. G. Thome, John N. Topping, W. I. Turner, H. N. Tiemann, Thomas J. Taylor. Oscar D. Thees, Edward G. Utz, E. F. Walton, Frederick P. Wilkinson, H. E. Williams. Lt. Park J. White, Lt. W^alter S. Wilson, Edward S. Wright. J. C. Wohlfert, A. E. Wood, George C. Whaley, Lt. Harry E. Fittell. COMPANY F. J. W. Arthur, H. H. Arthur, William H. Allen, Charles A. Appleton. E. D. Appleton, George E. Adams, Gen. Ira L. Beebe. Stephen R. Buchan, H. R. Brincker- hoff, Lt. Floyd E. Baker, George S. Braid, R. P. G. Bucklin. Edward D. Bird. William H. Brown. Samuel Budd, James L. Bull, Charles L. Burnham, William H. Bull. C. B. Coffin. Edwin I. Connor. Dr. T. C. Chal- mers, Raymond J. Chatry, E. P. Crissman, Harr-- S. COLONEL THOMAS DIMOND Curtis, Lloyd Collis, Edward K. Cook, O. L. Domerich, William J. Dixon, Russell Dart, C. A. Darling, Horace H. Dall, Henry E. Davies, F. A. Disbrow, Jonathan Dwight, Jr.; Capt. O. E. Dudley, Frank M. Edwards, George D. Ebermeyer, Martin R. Early, N. J. H. Edge. Homer Foot, Jr.; Lt. Robert C. Fisher, George A. Fournier, Garwood Ferris, James D. Foot, Andrew E. Foye, Philip P. Getty, Kasson C. Gibson, Augustus G. Holbrook, E. H. Hudson, William H. Hampton, Bedell H. Harned, Courtney Hyde, John B. Hibbard, Frank T. House, Louis H. Hawley, George H. Hallett, Joseph H. Hamson, G. K. Harroun, Jr.; Capt. W. K. Hitch- cock, H. J. Hendricks. Frederick Jacobson, Joseph H. Kehoe, W. F. King, Charles N. King, Edward Kamp, Charles A. Kolstede, William V. Laurino, H. W. Lindsley, Harvey K. Lines, Capt. C. E. Maxfield, Louis A. Miller, J. W. Mason, Joseph P. Meurer, James Muir, Fred A. Myers, E. E. Mapes, E. Martin, Jr. ; A. Morgan. Lt. Charles W. Nichols, Ernest "Nichols, Charles L. Norton, G. G. Nevers, Frederick M. Pederson, Charles Peck, Frank W. Perkins, R. A. Powers, George D. Pitman, Frank A. Potter, Capt. Palmer A. Potter, Archer V. Pancoast, J. Floy Quin, A. A. H. Rogers, William S. S. Rowland, W. F. Rogers, Capt. Morton B. Stelle. Edward P. Sperry, Bradish J. Smith, Junius H. Stone, John W. Surbrug, Charles F. Seymour, Julius F. Simons, J. H. Taylor, Albert V. W. Tallman, George W. Thatcher, Charles L. Tallman, Lanar Van Syckel. L. W. Valentine, E. Valentine, William R. Valentine, Lt. Thomas C. Wiswall, William R. Ware, Joseph S. Woodhouse, C. O. Woodhouse, Jr.; Frank G. Ward. COMPAInY G. G. Irving Abendroth, James J. Alexander, Capt. Richard S. Alcoke, J. B. Black. William M. Ballard, R. M. Backus. Gen. Richard N. Bowerman, William E. Bliss, James L. Burroughs, Eugene Brirton, Adna G. Bowen. Samuel T. Bailey, William S. Burrell, William M. Clark, Stephen A. Cooper, Maj. William B. Coughtr>% Edgar R. Carter, B. Danby Darke, Edgar Deal, Capt. Frank W. Drake, J. N. Dunscomb, Lt Robert M. Dunn, E. R. Dunham, Joseph W. Early, W. ■Nelson Fdelsten. John B. ElmendorfF, Capt. George W. Ely, E. W. Emery, Alfred D. Emer\-. Abney L. Ely, J. Noble Emley, J. P. Felt, Mahony M. J. Fitz, Capt 176 R. L. Foster, George A. Fisher, Henry P. Gardner, William Gregory, William F. Gorham, Frank B. Gilles- pie, Marshall W. Green, Frank S. Gardner, Edward H. Gouge, C. B. Gudebrod, J. W. Gross. Edward D. Hale, E. F. Hallett, William M. Harlan, A. M. Herron, Joseph Holland, J. F. Harper, Angus Hopkins, William A. Hay, Edmund B. Horton, Edward K. Hays, James N. Higg'ns, C W. Irving, Chester A. James, Charles H. Jackson, Jesse F. Jackson, George J. Jenkinson, C. L. Jacquelin, William N. Kukuck, A. W. Laurence, Louis Lawrence. H. B. Lockwood, Will- iam F. Loss, W. B. Lynch, John Laimbeer, Jr. ; Frank H. Lockwood, Oscar M. Marr, J. L. Major, Harry Major, J. D. Meisereau, George G. Moore, William Moores, H. C. Mabie, C. S. McKune, John M. Moe, Adna N. Miller, Gen. E. A. McAlpin, Frederick N. Maples, W. W. Martin, Thornton N. Nivens, Lt. Col. Thomas O'Donohue, Jr.; F. M. Orton, Lt. John F. O'Ryan, Georce F. Parsons, William J. Peck, Fred H. Pinckney, George W. Pease, Eugene W. Pratt, Lt. Robert M. Phillips, Lincoln Pierce, Charles B. Peck, C. W. Perley, W. Rockhill Potts. J. P. M. Richards, J. W. R. Rockwell, William N. Rockwood, Col. William S. Righter, Porter P. Ransom, C. A. Schermerhorn, Col. G. S. Schermerhorn, E. E. Schermerhorn, Milton See, Charles E. Suevilly, George J. Soutag, C. S. Steele, P. C. Sterling, Gen. George Moore Smith, Henry J. Sills, M. B. Snevilly, Henry H. Spies, William M. Stillwell, R. R. Sherwood, A. E. Stratton, George F. Spencer, Arthur F. Timpson, C. N. Tucker, Thomas E. Tripler, Jr. ; John H. Tripler, Herbert W. Todd, Ambrose G. Todd, John Townsend, Joseph H. Townsend, Jr. ; George R. Turnbull, Fred K. Von Schuckman, Fenmore C. Vicat, William F. Van Pelt, W. K. Van Meter, Samuel W. Ward, M. D. ; George A. Weber, George C. Wiepert, Ernest Wolff, Ephraim M. Youmans, Edwin S. Young, Ernest W. Zentgraff. COMPANY H. E. B. Adriance, A. C. Allen, C. D. Allen, W. H. P. Bacon, L. E. Bailey, H. H. Barnes, O. G. Barton, J. M. Belger, James Benedict, E. Bissell, W. H. Bliss, C. A. Bloomfield, P. E. Bogert, S. Borman, Charles C. Boyle, E. C. Bragan, A. R. Brasher, Lt. H. A. Brocas, C. DeH. Brower, A. R. Bunnell, W. G. Brown, Capt. W. A. Bryant, Jerome Buck, F. C. H. Bull, Lt. James P. Bur- rell, Maj. J. J. Byrne, J. E. Camerden, Harry Canfield, Lt. C. S. Clark, George Clark, F. C. Collins, J. Corner, W. M. Comer, William G. Coates, Fred H. Crary, G. W. Cruttenden, Edward Dart, C. A. Dean, R. Deming, T. F. DeVoe, D. O. Davenport, J. H. Dimond, Col. Thomas Dimond, Stuart L. Duncan, G. E. Dunscombe, L. V. Ennis, A. DeV. Ferguson, Haley Fiske, J. H. Ford, H. O. Ford, W. H. Goodenow, Charles Gregory, H. A. Groesbeck, Jr. ; C. F. Grieshaber. T. M. Halsey, W. H. Halstead, J. A. Hays, J. P. Hayes. Robert Hewitt. W. J. Higgs, W. A. Hoe, Maj. John B. Holland, Robert S. Holt, Jr.; G. W. Hopkins, W. P. Howell, Gen. H. W. Hubbell, L. M. Kurd, M. A. Husson, A. C. Jackson. T. L. Jaques. S. Judson. George Karsh, Percy L. Klock, William Keil, William H. Ketchum, E. R. Lancaster, E. W. Lancaster, L Remsen Lane. F. C. Lawyer, J. LeBoutillier, H. M. Libby, Lt. George S. Loder, Capt. James Lynch, Will- iam B. Leonard, Foster N. Mabie, F. C. Maston, F. Martin, L. Martin. Zeb. Mayhew, E. C. McCarter, W. L. G. McGuire, D. A. McLeod, Lt. William B. Miles, E. M. Miller, M. K. Miller, Capt. Andrew Mills, F. H. Moffett, C. L. Mitchell, G. H. L. Morton. A. W. Morrell, L. C. Mott, Lt. H. A. Murphy, B. C. Mumford. E. F. Nevers, E. V. Nevese, Lt. Edward L. Nicoll, Capt. H. O'Donohue, R. Olyphant, George F. Pelham, John Post, S. B. Potter, W. B. Randall. George H. Ray- mond, George Rogers, F. A. Rooke. William H. Sage. J. W. Salter, E. Scheitlin, H. C. Senior, J. H. Seymour. G. A. Shaw, C. C. Simpson, Gen. Bird W. Spencer, J. W. Spencer, W. H. Smith, W. E. Starr, Lt. Malcolm Stuart. G. H. Storm, Lt. J. A. Tackaberry, H. W. Thed- ford, P. C. Todd, R. D. Todd, Capt. J. H. Henry Town- send, F. E. Triacca, L. E. Turk, S. H. Valentine, Lt. W. H. Van Kleeck, Jr. ; Zelah Van Loan, Stanley Van 'Note, D. A. Van Vleet, A. P. Voislawsky, S. H. Walker, 1. P. Walker, A. Wangler, H. S. Wilson, L. M. Wilson, Capt. E. J. Winterroth, A. G. Wood, Capt. James Wotherspoon. COMPANY L Austin ridams, James Adams, Thomas B. Aldrich, E. Hunt Allen, Jr.; F. F. Ames, J. R. Amidon, Capt. Edward G. Arthur, George D. Arthur, A. B. Ashforth, C. Graham Bacon, F. S. Bangs, Henry W. Bangs, Jr.; F. C. Benton, George W. Belts, L. H. Biglow, Jr. ; D. M. Billings, Charles L. Bininger, Tilden Blodgett, Harry H. Bottome, C. C. Bourne, D. Brandreth, William J. Branique, Silas B. Brower, A. O. Browne, William M. Burns, William A. Cable, Brecendridge Carroll, Paul H. Carter, W. F. Catterfuld, W. H. Clark, Lt. Daniel Chauncey. Lawrence W. Clark, Thomas Clark, Col. J. Wray Cleveland, M. H. Close, L. G. Cole, Edward K. Cone, J. D. Condict, Arthur Coppell, L. L. Coudert, W. B. Cowperthwait, F. G. Cunningham. G. F. Dailey, F. M. Dearborn, E. C. Deniton, Peter De Witt, W. de W. Dimock, Robert N. Disbrow, George F. Dominick, H. Blanchard Dominick, Joseph Dowd, A. N. Dusenbury, Capt. H. C. DuVal, Guy DuVal, W. C. Ely, C. M. Englis, A. A. B. Ettinger. Thomas R. Fisher. H. Qarence Fisher, Eugene G. Foster, J. Hege- man Foster, M. L. Fouquet, J. Edward Frye, G. B. Germond, H. S. Germond, Lt. George H. Gould, Herbert Groesbeck. William Gray, C. R. Griflfen. John D. Griffin, J. Frederick Hahn, A. Mitchell Hall, H. J. Hall, John A. Hance. Richard Hanson, H. L. Harding, Capt. James Thome Harper, E. P. Hatch, 2nd; George F. Haw^ns, Harrison Hebbard, A. Hebbard, O. B. Hebert, George G. Heye, G. B. Hodgman, S. T. Hodgman, H. L. Hotch- kiss, Jr.; J. C. Howard, F. N. Howland, Charles H. Hoyt. Lt. H. V. Keep, A. H. Keep, Jr. ; C. J. Imperatori, F. M. Kelley, L. C. Ketchum, Charles E. King, William A. Kissam, W. H. Langley, R. H. Lawrence, F. P. Lindley, Charles Le Boutillier, Arthur W. Little, Harry D. Lockwood. W. A. Lattimer, Charles S. Lowther, R. M. Lyman, H. L. McAllister. F. C. McCormack, Row- land McClave, Isaac McGay, C. S. Martin, C. G. Martin, James Martin, F. R. Masters, Charles W. Miller, F. E. Merick, M. B. Mirick, G. E. Malleson, Edward L. Montgomery, James M. Montgomery, W. E. F. Moore, Willis M. Moore, C. F. Muller, George G. Murray, John Neilson, A. B. Nichols, Gen. James R. O'Beime, Lt. William A. O'Connor. W. G. Owen. M. C. Palmer, F. A. Pattison, William H. Peckham, Charles H. Piatt, Benjamin Prince, F. A. Plummer, Lt George Perrine, Charles L. Phillips, A. L. Phillips, E. Ormond Power, John A. Power, D. C. Preston, F. D. Preston, George R. Preston. W. D. Preston, E. A. Richard, A. E. Ranney, W, G. Richards, N. C. Robbins. Lt. John L. Roberts, Jr. ; Edward D. Rudderow, Edward E. Sage, Arthur B. Satterlee, D. A. Sayre, Capt. Ed- ward G. Schermerhorn. Alexander J. Sheldon. Charles A. Slosson, F. P. Sperry, E. A. Spitzka, William T. Stewart, William D. Stewart, Henry C. Swords, Ivan Tailof, I. K. Taylor. William E. Tcfft. Maj. F. C. Thomas. Charles P. Tibbals. Howard Tingue. W. P. Trowbridge, C. Rockland Tyng, T. Mitchell Tyng, N. Wyckoff Vanderhoef, H. B. Vanderhoef, G. W. Van- derhoef, Wyckoff Vanderhoef, W. P. M. Van Iderstine, Maj. Qiarles Elliott Warren, A. L. W'atkins, Charles W. Whitney. TiiOmas Williams, Percy Wisner, Maj. William H. Wiley. COMPANY K. Alfred H. Abeel, John H. Abeel, Roibert H. Allen, Edgar S. Auchincloss, David Banks, Jr. ; William M. m^m^mmj 177 Baldwin, Bertram H. Borden, Henry Barclay, Daniel Bacon, Roderick Barnes, James Lewis Beyea, Stephen H. Brown, A. J. Bleecker, Edward Beebe, Hewlett Bush, Frederic Bull, Charles Badgley, Elliot S. Bene- dict, J. Philip Benkard, August Belmont, Edgar R. Bossange, Horace J. Brookes, Charles W. Clinton, Gouverneur M. Carnochan, Marshall H. Clyde, Edwin P. Collins, Timothy M. Cheesman, Pollen Cabot, Jr.; A. W. S. Cochrane, Henry S. Clark, B. Ogden Chisolm, Murray H. Coggeshall, George E. Chishold, Donald S. Cameron, C. Arthur Comstock, Charles D. Cleveland, Robert L. Clarkson, William G. Clark, Harry E. Chap- man, William Moore Carson, George P. Day, Chandler Davis, Charles F. Dellinger, George B. D^' Forest, Will- iam J. De Rivera, Edward F. Du Vivier, John B. Duer, Harris B. Fisher, Cleveland Foot, Nathaniel C. Fisher, William Henry Francis, Horace W. Fuller, Samuel Froth- ingham. Charles F. Frothingham, Charles Greer, R.ich- ard H. Greene, Alliston Greene, Lorenzo M. Gillet, George N. Gardiner, Jr. ; John P. Gilford, Francis G. Gorham, George M. Gray. Robert C. Hill, Henry W. Hodge, Henry Ellis Hart, Alonzo G. Hagedorn, Adolf G. Hagedorn, Gaston Hardy, Charles R. Henderson, Dudley Hall, John G. How, William M. Hollins, Harry S. Howard, H. H. Holbrook, Ernest Iselin, William E. Iselin, Tracy Johnson, Rutger B. Jewett, William H. Janes, Bben Jackson, Henrv E. Janes, Edward C. Jameson. Herbert Jacquelin, Walter Kobbe, Charles P. Kirkland, Eugene T. Kirkland, Wilson Lloyd, Louis E. Leflferts, Edward Lambert, Edward S. Lentilhon, Judge E. H. Lacombe, Charles H. Leland, D. McRae Living- ston, Emlen Lawrence, Frederick G. C. Lyon, Robert E. Livingston, Philip L. Livingston, Robert G. Mead, S. Vernon Mann, Lawrence W. Miller, John A. Mor- ton, Russel Murray, Stuyvesant F. Morris, Walter S. Mills, W. Fellows Morgan, Charles Moran, Edward Merritt, Irving McKesson, Acosta Nichols, Rudolph Neeser, F. Courtney Newcom'be. Charles W. Ogden, Henry T. E. Oakley, J. Kensett Olyphant, Frederick S. Pinkus, Howland Pell, William C. Pate, Louis J. Phelps, Stephen Peabody, Albracht Pagenstecher, Jr.; Herbert Parsons, Rudolph F. Purdy, Thomas W. Pear- sail, Gen. J. Frederick Pierson, Col. Henry L. Pierson, William B. Potts, Henry Parish, Jr. T. J. Oakley Rhinelander, William Robison, Fritz A. Robert, Charles L. Riker, Robert Struthers, jr.; Clar- ence Storm, Joseph S. Stout, Jr.; Andrew V. Stout, Schuyler Scheffelin, Louis G. Smith, Edward H. H. Simmons, F. Augustus Schermerhom, William Rhine- lander Stewart, James R. Smith, Irvin A. Sprague, Charles Stillman, George W. Seamen, Robert Swan, Richard S. Satterlee, Francis G Stewart. Fritz Leopold bchmidt. Francis Le Roy Satterlee, Jr. ; henry L. Slade, James H. W. Strong, Edward Trenchard, Herbert C. Taylor, Alfred E. Toussaint, Charles W. Turner, John- athon Thome, J. Metcalfe Thomas, Paul Tuckerman, Charles A. Tomes, Guy Van Amringe, William G. Ver Planck, Herman K. Viele, Cortlandt S. Van Rensselaer, Frederic Van Lennep, Edgar B. Van Winkle, Stephen G. Williams, Charles F. Wiebusch, Henry H. Wether- spoon, Charles L. Waterbury, Perry P. Williams, Balir S. Williams, J. Morgan Wing, Arthur S. Walcott, George B. Watts, Franklin M. Warner, Grenville B. Winthrop, Charles H. Wainwright, William P. Wain- wright, Jr.; Oliver Wade, Charks Wisner. Among the great number of congratulatory and appreciatory letters, cablegrams and tele- grams received by Col. Appleton and Maj. Ly- decker before and after the Centennial Celebra- tion were the following: The only living Ex-Colonel of the Regiment, Andrew A. Bremner, who was Colonel, 1845-49, COL. .\NDKIiW .\. URE.MXER and is now over ninety years of age, wrote from 414 Grand Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., April 19, 1906: "My Dear Col. Appleton : "I have read with great interest the circulars sent to me describincr the proposed celebration in commemora- tion of the Centennial Anniversary of our Regiment, and I congratulate you unon the high and enviable posi- tion you are holding on this important occasion, with the united love and esteem of the members of the Regi- ment, new and old. "We have great pleasure in knowing that the Regi- ment has, by its constant loyalty and fidelity to duty, made a record that has fulfilled the purpose and intent of the State in creating it. The history of the Regi- ment for one hundred years is now complete, and is certainly one to be proud of by those who made it. "I greatlv regret my inability, from lack of strength, to be with you and take an active part in the celebration of this event; but I still remember with much freshness and pleasure the years I spent in the organization, and tihe many courtesies shown me then and since. "It is a great satisfaction to me to feel the history of the Regiment is safe in the care of one so capable of directing its future, as you have shown yourself to be. "Please accept, Colonel, for yourself and for all the merrrbers of the Regiment, past and present, my hearty greeting and congratulations." The Queen's Westminister Volunteers cabled from London, England, May 5th, 1906: "Queen's Westminsters send hearty greetings and congratulations." Captain Jacob W. Miller, Naval Militia, N Y., telegraphed from Morristown, N. J., May 5, 1906. "Only pressing engagement here prevents me from being with you to-night. What an example the Seventh has given us I Congratulations." Ex-Capt. Francis G. Landon Co. I, cabled from Wien, Germany, May 5th, 1906 : "All the way round, skyrockets to Seventh, from a loving, loyal son." <7^ ^^6^^^PH^P from Hurper'. Wb«1 ly. Copyright. 1899. by Harper A Brothers. MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM A. KOBBE Lt.-Com. C. B. Brittain, U. S. N., aide to Admiral Evans, wrote from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, April 17, 1906: "My Dear Col. Appleton : "Admiral Evans has just received the invitation to be present at the Centennial Celebration of the 7th Regt., N. G., 'N. Y., on May S, and asks me to thank you most sincerely for your kindness and remembrance of him. "He regrets to say that his movements with the fleet are so uncertain that he does not feel assured of b?ing able to be in New York at the date set, and feels that owing to the doubt about it, he must decline the very cordial invitation, and it is a matter of much regret that he cannot accept. "The Admiral's right hand is laid up from over- work, otherwise he would write you himself. He re- quests me to say that he remembers most clearly the arrival of your Regiment at Annapolis when he was a midshipman there at the beginning of the Civil War, and that his admiration for it then was such as to impress him in a way he never will forget, and that with these recollections he feels all the more regret at having to miss the pleasure that seeing the celebration would give. "The Admiral begs to thank you personally, and to say that he appreciates both the honor and the courtesy of being asked to be present at such an auspicious oc- casion." "Of the hundred years' service of the Seventh which you are to celebrate. I have been a personal witness to more than a third. During the thirty-eight vears through which I have known the Reariment from the poin': of view of a New Yorker there has not been one when we did not feel safer because of th Seventh, and not one when it was not an honor to belong to it, and when it was not counted an honor to the city. I wish I could accept your invitation. As that is impossible, I send best wishes for the celebration and for the continued prosperity of the Regiment." Hon. Whitelaw Reid. American Embassy, Londc;i, April 18, 1906. "I am very much obliged and greatly Mattered by receiving the kind invitation of Col. Daniel Appletoii and the committee of members and ex-members of the 7th Regt., N. G. N. Y., to attend the exercises of the Centennial Celebration of the formation ol tjhe original companies of the Regiment, on Saturday, May 5. I only wish that my engagements allowed me to accept, but unfortunately this is impossible, for I cannot leave England at the present time. I should have enjoyed so much meeting the members of the team of the Regi- ment who so nearly won Sir Howard Vincent's prize last year, and who would have done so had luck been at all on their side, instead of dead against them. I often instance the team as a pattern of what volunteers should be. I shall be much obliged if vou will give my kindest remembrances to them. Please also accept my best wishes for the success of the Regiment and of its cele- bration of May 5. Ma J. Gen. Alfred E. Turner. Carlyle House, Chelsea Embankment, April 19, igo6. "I have only just returned froin an inspection tour in South Africa to find your very kind invitation of March 6 awaiting me. It is with great regret that I find myself unable to avail n.vself of it, owinf to pres- sure of duties, otherwise it would have been a real pleasure to me to have he honor of attending , the centenary celebration of the 7th Regt. of National Guard, and to renew the acquaintances so happily begun last year, with some of the members of the Regiment. I beg to thank you for the honor you have don; me in inviting me and to express my best wishes for the com- plete success of the ceremony." Maj. Gen. Baden Powell, Inspector General of the Forces. Horse Guards, Whitehall, >. W., April 2:, 1906. "I am much gratified not to be overlooked in con- nection with the May celebration, and especially with your personal letter, and wish to have me present. Nothing could give me as much pleasure, and if I were as near, say as St. Paul, I should surely join you. _ I have always been very proud of my connection with the Regiment, of my military alma mater, of my honor- ary membershio. and I have invariably worn its iron cross to the exclusion of all other insignia. I shall follow the accounts of the Centennial with most affec- tionate interest and with unlimited regrets that I could not take part." Maj. Gen. W. A. KoBsfe, U. S. A., Retired. Late Pvt. Co. K, 7th Regt. N. G. N. Y. San Francisco, March 30, 1906. "Please accept my conprqtulations and permit me to express the hope that your Regiment will enjoy another century of glorious achievement." Col. George C. Fox, 74th Regt., Buffalo, N. Y. Col. William G. Bates, of the 71st Regt., N. G. N. Y., wrote Col. Appleton under date of May 8, 1906: "Mv Dear Colonel : "I cannot refrain from writing you a few lines about the oarade of the 7th Regt. family last Saturday. I think it was the most impressive thing that has ever been done in New York. The spectacle of company after company of prominent, influential and substantial business men of New York City and numberless other places in the United States gathering together and marching up the avenue to show their love and affection for the old regiment was one of the most inspiring things that I have ever seen. "I think you and the committees who brought such a splendid result about are to be most heartily con- 179 gratulated. It was a grand thing, of course, for the 7 Regt., but above that I think it was a splendid thing 'or the National Guard in general, as showing what is possible to be done by the citizen soldiers. "With best wishes for the continued success and prosperity of your Regiment, believe me, "Sincerely yours, W. G. Bates." "There is no chance of my being on the other side of the pKmd next month, so I cannot have the pleasure of accepting your kind and cordial invitation to the Centennial Celebration of the foundation of your fine Regiment." Lt. Gen. George H. Moncrieff. Bournemouth, April i8, 1906. "My best wishes are with you all and I pray the standard maintained by the Regiment during the past century may be equalled or excelled in tne next." Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Barry, Chief of Staff, War Department. Washington, April 10, 1906. "My personal association with the officers of the 7th Regt., has been most delightful, and my recollection of their hospitality is vivid. "There is no on'e w'ho appreciat-3 more haphly .han I do the great work that has been done by the 7th Regt. for the country, and I congratulate the Regiment upon the celebration of its Centennial." Brig. Gen. James Allen, Chief Signal Officer, War Department. Washington, D. C, April 26, 1906. "I regret very much that it will be impossible for me to accept the kind invitation of Col. Appleton and members of the 7th Regt. to attend their Centennial Celebration on Saturday next. Kindly convey to Col. Appleton and the members of the Seventh my sincere thanks for the compliment paid to the Canadian Seventh in inviting me to take part in this celebration." Lt. Col. J. W. Little, Commanding Seventh Regiment. London, Canada, May i, 1906. "The services rendered by the Regiment, its charac- ter and reputation make the celebration of its formation most fitting — there is a good deal of substance for a basis. With good wishes for the future of the Regi- ment." Ma J. Gen. Thomas H. Rucrr., U. S. A. Stamford, Conn., May I, 1906. "I am just in receiot of a valued invitation to attend the Centennial Celebration of your famous Regi- ment, and with all my heart I wish it were possible. Duties hold me here, but I shall be envying every man who marches with you Saturday next. It is thirty-five years this month since, as an invited guest, I donned a 7th Regt. uniform and shouldered a_ musket with the old Eip'hth Company and helped receive and escort the Twenty-third. I would give a lot to do it again !" Brig. Gen. Charles King, U. S. V. (Retired). Milwaukee, May 2, 1906. "I shall be with you in spirit if not in person, and am as ever your and its devoted servant, Gen. Louis Fitzgerald. Miami, Fla., April 22, T906. "I congratulate the Seventh upon its Centennial and wish with ali my heart I could be present on that i..- teresting occasion, but unfortunately I am prevented by an imperative engagement. I know what a great evening it will be, and beg to assure you of my deep personal regret in not being able to participate in the occasion. Will you please give my cordial greetings and congratulations to the men." Bishop David H. Greer. Ex-Chaplain 7th Regt. New York, April 9, 1906. BISHOP DAVID H. GREER EX-CHAPLAIN 7TH REGT. "We have received a newspaper clipping which in- forms us of the One Hundredth .\nniversary of the founding of the 7th Regt., N. G. N. Y., and recalling at this time the several events when the National Lancers and the 7th Regt. have enjoyed the pleasure of fraternal association; namely, July 11, 1850: Oct. 7, 1850; May 12, 185 1 ; July 12, 1852; June 17, 1857, which dates are kept by us in pleasant memory ; the National Lancers hereby extend to your organization their congratulations upon reaching the signal station indicating a century, with the hope that the succeeding years may be as full of usefulness with honor as have been the one hundred that have gone, and may life's happiness come to each of your command, is the earnest wish of every Lancer. Charles Waugh, Clerk. National Lancers, Instituted 1836, Boston, May 3, 1906. "I am sure this will be a very enjoyable occasion, and take this opportunity of tendering my best wishes for the continued prosperity of the 7th, and hope that I may be fortunate enough to be able to attend some future function." Wm. T. McGurrin. Adjt.. Gen. of Michigan. Lansing, Mich., Apr;l 27, 1906. , "With best wishes for the success of your celebra- tion." E. Y. Sarles, Governor of North Dakota. Yankton, N. D., April 26, 1906. Capt. William A. Bryant, ex-Co. H, of the Essex Troop, N. G., N. J., wrote from Newark, N. J., June 16, 1906: "It was an affair to be long remembered ; a most re- markalble assemblage of the 'sandy' men of New York, everyone of them proud of the Regiment and of its Colonel, and ready at any time to rally to its colors." "Brig. Gen. James H. Lloyd regrets that he will be unable to be present at the Centennial Celebration of the 7th Regt., Saturday, May ■;, as was his intention, owing to matters requiring his presence in this city on that day, and desires to congratulate Col. Appleton and his excellent command on their hundred years' of most brilliant and distinguished service." i8o Headquarters, Third Brigade, N. G. N. Y., Troy, N. Y., May 5, 1906. "I regret exceedingly my inability to be preseiit and pay mv respects and do honor to an organization so long and rightfully recognized for its deeds as is the New York Seventh. The count.y at large, as well as the State of New York owes much to the Seventh. Its reputation has rendered it familiar to every American who knows anything of the history of the United States. Therefore I am very sorry that it will not be practicable for me to attend the hundredth anniversary of the formation of the original companies. Receive, however, for the officers and enlisted men of your or- ganization my congratulations and felicitations upon that occasion." George C. Pardee, Governor of California. San Francisco, April 17, 1906. "I am grateful to you and the members of your mag- nificent command for the courtesy which you do me, and in reply permit me to say that I know of no mili- tary gathering which I would rather attend than this celebration of the immortal Seventh; not only because it is regarded as the crack volunteer regiment in the Union, but for the further fact ;hat I have had kinsmen in its ranks. While it will be impossible for me to attend, yet I wish to express to you and the members of the command my felicitations and best wishes." Harvey H. Hannah, Adj. Gen. Tennessee. Nashville, Tenn., April 26, 1506. From the Marshal of Our War Veterans "Headquarters 2d Div. Centennial Celebra- tion War Veterans 7th Regt. N. G. N. Y., May 7, 1906. "Circular No. 4. "I. The Marshal of the Second Division un- der Col. and Brt. Brig.-Gen. Daniel Appleton, Grand Marshal, compliments the officers and men of his command for their soldierly appearance on the parade of the 5th inst., forty years after their discharge from the U. S. service. II. The section commanders are reminded to make prompt report of the names and service of the men in their sections on the parade to 23s Central Park West, New York, for preser- vation and possible publication. "By order Ma j .-Gen. Alexander Shaler, Mar- shal ; Bvt.-Col. Wm. P. Roome, Adjt.-Gen. and Chief of Staflf. "Official, Richard H. Greene, Capt. and A. D. C, 235 Central Park West. Human Targets to Rebel That the sharpshooters testing the new United States magazine rifles at Springfield, Mass., hit everything but the targets is the com- plaint of residents near the Government range. As the squad is charged with testing the entire output of the United States armory in that city, and the guns have a penetrating range of five miles, the marksmanship of the sharpshooters has ceased to be a matter of humorous comment. "We'll hit the bull's-eye oftener when we get used to the job," was the comforting assurance of a sharpshooter to whom a complaint was made. AS OTHERS SAW US The "Sun's" Story of the Veterans' Parade The Sun's old adage, "If you see it in the Sun it's so," might be complemented by, "If you see it in The Sun it's good," for when The Sun's young men are assigned to cover a news story and make of it also a "special story," these dis- ciples of the late Charles A. Dana and Charles Dickens, cannot be beaten. The Sun's report on Sunday, May 6, of the Seventh's Veterans in their parading, banqueting and general jubilation was not only thorough, but its descriptions were graphic and the Gazette herewith reproduces the major part of it : The Seventh Regiment paraded up Fifth avenue yesterday afternoon in partial celebration of its centennial. Secretary of War, William H. Taft, came over from Washington to honor the Seventh as reviewing officer. The Secretary, with Gen. Fred. D. Grant and a company of bril- liantly uniformed regular and guardsmen officers, reviewed the column of old boys and young from a stand erected in front of the Union League Club at Fifth avenue and Thirty-ninth St. Save for a distressing quarter of an hour, just at the time the Seventh's veterans, in silk hats and frock coats, were about to march out of the new Armory of the Seventy-first Regiment, at Park Avenue and Thirty-fourth St., and join the Regiment drawn up in Fifth Avenue, the after- noon was brilliant and sunshiny, ideal for a mili- tary parade. During that quarter of an hour a sudden thunderstorm drenched immaculate uniforms, muddied snowy duck trousers, took the kink out of flowing feathers and spoiled tempers. It even dispersed the Seventh, drawn up at Fifth Avenue and Thirty-second Street, driving the men from orderly formation and sending them scrambling and scurrying to the shelter of doorways and handy trees. Then the storm passed and the rest of the day was as perfect as if the Seventh had sent weather specifications to Mr. Moore, of Washington. Long before 3 o'clock, the time set for the assembling of the Regiment in its Armory, at Park Avenue and Sixty-Seventh St., and of the former members in the Seventy-first's new house, Fifth Avenue, from the Waldorf-Astoria to the Yerkes mansion was banked solidly with a holi- day crowd keen for a brilliant show. The thun- der shower broke up the crowd temporarily, but quick as the sun came again there was a ruslj for good places on the sidewalks. Every side street leading into Fifth Ave. along the line of march was jammed with all sorts of vehicles turned into observation points. Even the old stage coaches, which halt neither for time nor tide, were diverted from their course, and, crowded to the top, backed into side streets. Automobiles, hansom cabs, coupes, buggies, road i8i coaches and English carts were jammed together. No attempt was made to estimate the crowd, but easily 100,000 persons saw the show along the Avenue. By 3 o'clock the drill room of the Seventy- first's Armory was humming and buzzing with the old fellows of the Seventh. Great placards marked with the company letters were placed along the walls and underneath the big A's, B's, C's and so on, the veterans collected. Many of them had come from distant parts of the country, some even from as far as Denver, New Orleans and Chicago. Over on the Thirty-fourth St. side of the drill hall, under the banner of the War Veterans, the old soldiers squared their shoulders, shook the stiffness out of their legs and prepared to obey orders from the commander of their division, Maj.-Gen. Alexander Shaler. Some of the old men held aloft, very proudly, the tattered battle flags they carried more than forty years ago. Maj.-Gen. Edward L. Molineux waved the old banner of the Second Brigade of the Nineteenth Army Corps, which he commanded in the Civil War. There was hardly anything left of the old banner save a blurred "2" and a hint of color. Capt. Richard S. Alcoke, who lost an arm at Fredericksburg, waved the headquarters flag of the Sixth Army Corps. Many of the flags, worn transparent, mere shreds of faded color, bore marks of Winchester, Antietam, Chicamauga, the Peninsular campaign, and a dozen other battles. Gen. Molineux, little, brisk, straight and erect as a young lieutenant of regulars, regarded the war veterans very proudly. There were forty-eight of them, fully a dozen over eighty years of age, not a man less than sixty-five. "The good old boys," said Gen. Molineux, "Watch them throw back their shoulders and forget there are such things as rheumatism and gout. Watch them get out and keep step to the band. They'll make these youngsters step lively, mark me!" Clear across the vast space of the Seventy- first's drill room the veterans of the Spanish- Amercan War were marshalling under their flags. The floor was a shifting panorama of bril- liant colors. Officers of the Seventh, in their blue, gray and white uniforms, communicated Col. Appleton's orders to the various divisions. Squadron A men, in their trappings of gold and light blue, chin-chinned with regular army offi- cers in their full dress uniforms. In one of the groups Col. M. Nevdon khan Boyajian, an Armenian, now a Colonel in the Persian Army, and once a member of Co. B, of the Seventh, talked with his old drill mates. The Persian Colonel's uniform was picturesque and distinctive. He wore a fez of black lambswool, on the face of which blazed the golden lion of Persia. The breast of his blue coat glittered with foreign orders and sparkled with diamonds. The red stripe of his light blue trousers was three inches wide. In another part of the hall Capt. A. C. Za- briskie, in the uniform of the Society of the War of 1812, furnished a different touch to the picture. In the center of the hall the band of the Seventh blared out military airs which set the old boys' feet tapping. The former members of the Seventh, all ex- cept those that are entitled to wear the uniform of another military organization, were in silk hat and black frock coat. They were provided with canes in the Armory. The order of the day provided that the for- mer members should march out of the Seventy- first's Armory at 4.30 o'clock and join the Regi- ment at Fifth Avenue and Thirty-second St. A few minutes before the time set. Col. Daniel Appleton, commanding the Seventh, and grand marshal of the day, rode up to the Armory, a dozen horsemen of his staff jingling spurs and sabres behind him. The crowd, massed around the Armory, gave the Colonel the first distinct cheer of the day, applauding his soldierly ap- pearance. While Col. Appleton passed into the Armory through a lane of saluting veterans, the staff sat their horses across Thirty-fourth St. Officers in red and blue ; officers in red and white, officers in yellow and blue, officers uniformed gorgeously and immaculately, passed in and out of the Ar- mory, the sun gleaming on their patent leather boots, their polished trappitigs and gold lace. It was a pretty spectacle for the crowd. Col. Appleton had no more than walked into the Armory when the clouds which had been gathering heavier and heavier, emptied them- selves. There was a preliminary bang, and crash of thunder which scared away the crowd, and then the rain came driving. Most of the officers of the Colonel's staff had thoughtfully provided themselves with raincoats or ponchos, and they slung these over their shoulders. Some who hadn't been so thoughtful, left their wet nags in care of orderlies and ran to the Armory. One veteran of many battles and rainstorms scorned the shower. He was a little, wiry, well set up man. brown as a berry, Capt. French, of forty-one years' service with the Seventh, one time Capt. of Company A. He was the only offi- cer dressed in olive green fatigue uniform. Such of the crowd as remained were quick to notice the little Captain and applauded him enthusiastic- ally. Meanwhile the Seventh Regiment, Lt.-Col. Kipp in command, had marched from the Ar- mory at Sixty-seventh street and Park Avenue and had halted in formation at Fifth Avenue and Thirty-second street to await the coming of the veterans. They were spick and span and very handsome in newly pressed coats, white ducks and polished shoes, all accoutrements polished 1 82 ^i^^^^mf to the limit. When the shower broke the men at first took it without a grunt or a growl. Then the water went dripping down the backs of their necks. Their collars melted and lay down wear- ily. Their pretty white ducks were all stainned and splashed with mud. The rubber-necks, in comfortable shelter in doorways and windows and under awnings, look- ed on sympathetically. Then the Lt.-Col., who was himself soaked to the skin, shot a short order backward. Instantly the men broke and ran, routed and dispersed more effectually than if a battery of quick-firers had been turned loose from Fort Waldorf-Astoria. Lt.-Col. Kipp got a raincoat and sat his horse stonily, surrounded by a damp but undaunted staff. The Regiment was quickly reformed when the shower spent itself, and the good breeze and bright, hot sun dried uniforms and drove the water from ac- croutrements. Over in the Seventy-first armory there was a period of suspense and anxiety, mainly on ac- count of the Civil War veterans who didn't mind the spoiling of silk hats and frock coats, but who contemplated the probability of rheu- matic twinges with alarm. They made merry over the storm though, and cheered for the luck of the Seventh. The band performed gal- lantly and out of horns that dripped water play- ed "There'll be a Hot Time in the Old Town To-night" and other bits calculated to produce cheerfulness. The rainstorm delayed the start only a quarter of an hour. Col. Appleton strode out, was joined by his staff and they rode off to take their places at the head of the line. Company by company, division by division, in perfect or- der, the old members of the Seventh marched out, flags throwing backward in the stout breeze, steel and silver flashing artd glittering, while the crowd cheered and applauded. The reviewing stand in front of the Union League Club was already crowded with black coats and blue when the Secretary of War made his appearance. The crowd in the street, watch- ing the stand eagerly, sighted the big secretary instantly and set up a cheer to which he re- sponded by a bow. At Secretary Taft's right was Gen. Fred. D. Grant, while Major Charles E. Lydecker of the Seventh, detailed to act as the Secretary's escort and aide, stood at his left. There was a distinguished company of guests on the stand, includingMaj.-Gen. James F. Wade, commanding the Department of the Atlantic ; Gen. T. F. Bell. Rear- Admiral Robley D. Evans, Gen. Robert Shaw Oliver, assistant Secretary of War ; Lt.-Gov. M. Linn Bruce. Brig.-Gen. Nelson H. Henry, adjutant, representing Gov. Higgins : Corporation Counsel John J. Dselany, representing the Mayor: Gen. Horace Porter, Brier.-Gen. Albert L. Mills of West Point, Lt.- Col. R. L. IJowze, commandant of cadets, West Point; Maj.-Gen. Charles F. Roe, commander- in-chief of the New York National Guard ; Brig.- Gens. George Moore Smith and James H. Lloyd of the First and Third Brigades, N. Y. N. G. ; Gov. Henry Roberts of Connecticut and Brig.-Gen. George M. Cole, his adjutant; Gov. John I. Cox of Tennessee; Major- Gen. C. L. Riggs, adjutant to GOv. Warfield of Maryland; Dr. John H. Finley, president of the College of the City of New York; Commodore R. P. For- shew, commander-in-chief of the New York Naval Militia; Commodore J. J. D. Kelly and Capt. J. W. Miller, U. S. N. ; Col. William C. Church, editor of the Army and Navy Journal; and the commanding officers of other militia organizations of New York — Gen. John T. Cut- ting of the Old Guard ; Col. C. H. Hitchcock of the First Regiment ; Col. J. M. Jarvis of the Eighth ; Col. Charles A. Denike of the Tenth ; Col. George R. Dyer of the Twelfth ; Col. Will- iam A. Stokes of the Twenty-third ; Col. William G. Bates of the Seventy-first; Maj. Oliver Bridg- man of Squadron A; Maj. Charles L. De Be- voise of Squadron C, and Maj. John T. Saddler of the Third Battalion. It was 5 o'clock when a squad of Bingham's dragoons cantered up the Avenue and past the re- viewing stand, sweeping the street for the mili- tary men. Then came the grand marshal, Col. Appleton, sitting a big, dancing bay. The Sec- retary of War lifted his immense silk hat while Col. Appleton rode past, head squarely to the right, sword flashing in the sun at salute. Be- hind the colonel rode his staff, Lt. O'Ryan of the Second Battery, Capt. Bryant of the New Jer- sey Essex Troop, Capt. Foley of the Sixty-ninth, Lt. Wall of the Seventh, Lt. Townsend of Squad- ron A, and Sgt. Charles of Squadron A. The passing of the grand marshal and his staff was the signal for the first ringing applause. As the Seventh's men, old and new, tramped by, the company on the stand enjoyed a strik- ing spectacle. Maj.-Gen. George Moore Smith of the Regiment who are in regular service, rode at the head of the first division, ex-members the National Guard or the Naval Militia of this and other states. There were more than sixty officers in Gen. Smith's division, and the red of the artillery, the yellow of the cavalry and the white of the infantry, marking uniforms of blue, made a kaleidoscope of color. Then the crowd really woke up and turned it- self loose with a wild roar of cheering. Along came the old fellows, the second division, Maj.- Gen. Alexander Shaler at their head. The first detachment„was made up of ex-members of the Seventh who served in the regular or volunteer army or navy in the Civil War. Forty-eight sturdy old men walked behind Gen. Molineux, holding themselves stiff as ramrods, feet stepping out straight and true to the time beat of the band, canes in the curve of their right arms. Every i83 man of them came out of the war an officer. Most went in as privates. "Eyes right," came the command from Gen. Molineux, and the old fellows saluted the Sec- retary of War, who leaned forward in the stand, raised his hat and saluted back. "Front!" snap- ped the little General and on they went, briskly, vigorously and very proudly. They carried their old battleflags with an air, and the crowd cheered every honorable rag as it went on up the line. There was the battle- flag of the First Brigade, Third Division, Sixth Army G)rps, Army of the Potomac, the remnants of the old flags first carried by the First United States Chasseurs (subsequently the Sixty-fifth New York Volunteers) ; tattered old regimental and State flags, just shreds on blackened staffs. Maybe the proudest man of them all was Capt. Alcoke, marching all by himself, holding up for Secretary Taft to see the old Sixth Army Corps flag. Swinging along behind the forty-eight of Gen. Molineux's command were the officers who served in the army or navy in the Spanish-Am- erican War, Maj. Henry W. Hovey in command. Then came a detachment made up of officers and men mustered into the United States service with the Regiment in 1861, 1862 and 1863. One of the oldest of the Seventh's veterans led this detachment, Maj.-Gen. Richard N. Bowerman, commander of the Department of Maryland of the G. A. R. He went into the war in 1861 as a corporal in Company G. Col. Thomas Dimond, president of the Seventh Regiment Veteran Association, led i,- 200 men, made up of all ex-members of the Seventh not parading in the other divisions. There was a brief interval when the old boys went by and then the Seventh, restored by breeze and sunshine, swung up the Avenue. Following Lt.-Col. Kipp and his staflF were Companies A, B, C, and D, which were organized May 5, 1806, and out of which the Seventh Regiment grew. The four companies paraded as a battalion under the command of Maj. Willard C. Fisk. Com- panies K, G, E, I. H, and F, formed the escort for the original four companies, and they were commanded by Capt. Robert McLean. Each company as it tramped by the reviewing stand saluted the Secretary of War with a sharp turn of the head to the right. The head of the column halted at Fifth Ave- nue and Sixty-seventh street, where another large crowd had gathered. The former members of the regiment, the old boys, fell out of line and took positions along the east side of the Avenue and the park wall. Of the forty-eight under Gen. Molineux only four succumbed to the hardships of the march and fell out of line. "I am proud of my command," said Gen. Molineux, half jocularly, half seriously. CARTOON FROM N. Y. WORLD, MAY 5, I906 The Centennial of the Seventh One needed not to be the seventh son of a seventh son yesterday in New York. It was sufficient if he were son or grandson of the 7th Regiment. And present at the celebration of the hundred years. New York never had a regiment of which it was not proud. If sometimes the Seventh has seemed to occupy a certain pre-eminence in the public eye, the distinction has cast no shadow on other military organizations of the city or State, nor has the point of viewr been wholly local. Lt.-Gen. Scott, acknowledging the oflfer of the Regiment's services at Wash- ington in 1861, said: "Perhaps no regiment or company can be brought here from a distance without produc- ing hurtful jealousies in this vicinity. If there be an exception, it is the 7th Regiment of the city of New York, which has become, some- what national and is held deservedly in the highest respect." The Seventh has gained the name of being exclusive. No one can deny that it is also devoted both to duty and to discipHne. It is a popular body, but it has not escaped periods of unpopularity — as when it was detailed to guard the English actor Macready in the Astor place riot of 1849 ^"d to escort the Orangemen in the riot of 1871. It has not faltered when duty done brought disagreeable consequences. The veterans and active members who turned out yesterday paraded with a just pride in the century-long history of the Seventh. — Nezv York World. i84 "Leaders of Soldiers" The Seventh Regiment, National Guard of New York, is not celebrating to-day the one- hundredth anniversary of its continued exis- tence under that name. Four of its companies have, indeed, been in existence since the cor- responding date in 1806. But it was not the "Seventh Regiment" for many years after that. Indeed, when the various corps of the State militia were renumbered somewhere in the '40's, the Twenty-seventh, as the Seventh had until that time been known, objected very strenuously to the new designation. The Twenty-seventh had won distinction under that title, and the officers and men felt very much as a man by the name of DePeyster, Roosevelt or Livingston would feel if he were by an intrusive and tyrannical statute, compelled to call himself by the name of Smith. It was not long, however, before the old regi- ment had won new honors under the new name, and would not have resumed its old title for any consideration. It has had many proud moments in its career, but none prouder than the one when, on the 19th of April, 1861, having been found ad- mirably ready to participate in the defense of the Union, it marched down Broadway, while thou- sands of patriotic citizens followed, cheering, shouting, and at times embracing the soldiers in their excitement. The enthusiasm with which the Regiment was welcomed in Washington was almost as great. "Militiae magistri — leaders of soldiers" was the title which Gen. John A. Dix applied to the Seventh Regiment. In the Civil War, 657 men who were or had been members of the Regiment received commissions in the army, navy or volun- teer service. Three of them became major-gen- erals, nineteen became brigadier-generals, twenty- nine became colonels and forty-six lieutenant- colonels. This sort of selection has been going on ever since. The men who hold or have held commissions in other organizations, after being members of the Seventh, constitute the equiva- lent of a Regiment of officers in itself to-day. Who can fully appreciate the helpful and in- spiring- influence of such a corps as the Seventh in the life of this State? It is incalculable. It makes the uniform of the militia indeed a badge of honor. Its very name is a tower of strength — an assurance of civic order — A^^. Y. Evening Mail. Grafting at yth's Banquet When the 400 waiters who were engaged to serve the big banquet to the Seventh Regiment on Saturday night and who successfully struck for a raise just as the soup was readv have been paid off to-day Louis R. Fischer, the manager of Reisenweber's restaurant, who furnished the dinner, will heave a sigh of relief. "Of course it was a hold-up," said Mr. Fischer yesterday. "The men had been engaged through an agent some time ago. I believe that the whole plan to hold us up was fixed days before the banquet. There were only two things we could do — pay the extra $400 the men demanded or go to the officers of the Seventh and tell them our predicament and ask them to help us out. However, we felt that we must stand by our customers at any cost, so we agreed to the increase and let it go. As it was the dinner went off smoothly and no- body heard of the trouble until it was all over. "Even then, though, the men did not appear to be satisfied. I made a written agreement that the agent who hired them should pay them on Monday. But the dinner was hardly over before they began to raise a commotion demanding their money right away. I called an officer and he had them put out. "Not content with that I understand that they went in a body to our restaurant in the Grand Circle and demanded that the money be paid from there. The police had to be called in to keep them out of the restaurant. Of course the trouble was that so many extra men had to be hired on account of the size of the banquet that we had to fill out with men we had to take on trust." According to another man connected with the cafe there was an unusually large crowd of grafters hanging around the part of the arm- ory given over to the caterer. Some who did not, however, get what they sought were two letter carriers in uniform, who came to one of the captains in charge of the waiters and de- manded a few bottles of wine. The captain told him that policemen, janitors and such aris- tocrats of labor had a legitimate right to all the wine they could drink at such a function. But when it came to letter carriers, in uniform and off duty, all they had a right to do was to skidoo, which, assisted by the policemen and janitor aforesaid, the letter carriers proceeded to do.— iV. Y. Sun. Dog Joins the Regiment Among the creatures that watched the present and former members of the Seventh Regt. as- sembling at the 71st Regt. Armory for their parade yesterday was Foo, a valuable Japanese spaniel belonging to Francis E. Frothingham, of 5S East Thirty- fourth St. Foo was standing on the front stoop with his master, but the uni- forms attracted him so much that he wandered into the street and followed the paraders. There was a large crowd looking at the paraders at the time, and little Foo disappeared before Mr. Frothingham could catch him. There was noth- ing for the owner to do, therefore, but to hurry to the Tenderloin Station and report his loss. He said that the dog possessed a snub nose and a bushy tail and was a thoroughbred. — N.Y.Times. ts ^ ^jm m^Dcm r^^^ & ^mn 185 Veterans Splashed the Clubmen It was the Seventh Regiment centenary cele- bration last Saturday, and the veterans of that organization, 1,200 stout, arrayed in the shining panoply of afternoon, viz., impeccable silken hats, frock coats and gray suede gloves, were march- ing up Fifth avenue in solid phalanx. In their eyes was the light of other days, ultra martial was their bearing — a sight for Mars, indeed — and yet the observer as he viewed their approach was not a little surprised to note every minute or so a strange and apparently unwarranted agita- tion in the ranks, a kaleidoscopic flashing of bril- liant hats, a crumpling of ranks, as an operatic chorus breaks when the high sheriff comes on and bids the villagers begone. Whisper it: They ■were avoiding puddles ! It was a fact early grasped by certain mem- bers of the Union League Club, who, leaving their windows, ranged themselves on the curb and had rare fun, there being a mill pond of a puddle right in front of that resort. Two com- panies skipped by it as goats skip, and then, stern, majestic, implacable, came the "Major," leading his company. The Union Leaguers knew him ; Tie knew them. Forward marched the major. He was in the direct line of the pudddle. Did he evade it? Did he pause on the brink ? No. Lifting high a foot, ponderous as a hammer of Vulcan, deviating not an inch, he took the plunge. Splash ! A saturat- ed solution of Fifth avenue sediment flew to a noble height, and sprayed wide. And the major, in no way could he have been designated immacu- late — but the clubmen ! They spluttered, they gasped, they pawed at their eyes and collars and said many things, not to be recorded. And while they were saying them the first rank came along, and, following the example of their commander, they took to the puddle, too. The Union Leaguers were washed out, obliterated — they ran. It is said that for the next hour changes of raiment and general ill-humor were entirely in order be- hind the marble walls of that abode.. — TV^. Y. Evening Post. Praise From An Experienced Observer Force of habit — the value of thorough disci- pline and early training — was never better illus- trated than in the Centennial parade of the Sev- enth Regiment and almost an army of its vet- erans. I have witnessed many marches of troops — Great Britain's Grenadiers, Germany's Imperial Guards, Austria's crack regiments, the Cadets of St. Cyr, and, perhaps the very best of all, the West Point Cadets — but when rank after rank of Seventh Regiment veterans passed by me. from the fulness of my admiration I said]: "Marvelous!" There were men in the ranks that, out of them, would have been walking with the aid of a cane or crutch, with steps more or less tottering. There were men who marched with the Regiment down Broadway on that not- able day when it set out to take its part in the great Civil War. But no man preserved a better line and more uniform or soldierly step than did the veterans of this distinguished Regiment of the National Guard — America's military reserve. Comment on the splendid appearance, soldierly bearing and perfection in evolution and manual of the present Seventh Regiment would be super- fluous, as all the world knows it heads the list of militia organizations. Under the command of that magnificent specimen of the citizen soldier, Colonel Daniel Appleton, the Regiment must year by year add new lustre to a hitherto unequalled fame. — Toitm Topics. Centennial of a Famous Regiment The literature of the Regiment's centennial period and celebration is enriched with an ex- cellent historical and critical article entitled, "Centennial of a Famous Regiment," in "Army and Navy Life," for June, 1906, by Charles Sydney Clark. Of the Gazette, Mr. Clark wrote: "For twenty years the Regiment has pub- lished, with great financial and literary suc- cess. The 7TH Regiment Gazette, which car- ries to all parts of the world the regimental news, and cheers the hearts of veterans away from home. Nearly all the recent reforms in the N. G. N. Y. have originated with this clever little paper." Historical Errors Corrected Mr. F. A. Goodwin offers the following cor- rection of an apparent error in the History of the Regiment, on page 14 of the May issue of the Gazette's Centennial Number. Mr. Good- win writes : "It says that Capt. Jos. B. Young, of the 6th Co., was elected May 6th, vice Nevins resigned and that he died suddenly of heart disease July 3, 1876 on train going to Centennial at Philadelphia. It was Col. Leflferts that died on train July 3, 1876. Capt. Jos. B. Young died about 1902. Ex-Capt. Morton B. Stelle, Co. F, calls at- tention to the following errors in the May Gazette: "Page xxv, fifteenth line from bot- tom of first column, 'Col. Clark was for 25 years (1859-84) Commander.' This should be 1864- 89. Page Hi., first column, next to last line, 'in 1886 Maj. Abrams resigned and was succeeded by Capt. Kipp.' It was Maj. Allison whom Capt. Kipp succeeded. Page xxiii. first column, eleventh line, 'on May 30th, 1900, the new blouses issued early in the year by the State were worn publicly for the first time.' We did away with the shell jacket and adopted the present blouse and also retired the old summer blouse." i86 War Veteran's Reminiscence In July, 1863, the Regiment was quartered at Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore; the duty was ar- duous ; a large number of the Regiment were de- tailed in squads for service in various places — some of them unwholesome and detrimental to health — so that sometimes there were not more than about one hundred and fifty men in the Fort. Gen. (then Lieut.) George Moore Smith was detailed from his Company to command a squad of twelve men from the Third Co. to take charge of and convey to "Camp Distribution," about four miles back of Alexandria, a number of Con- federate prisoners. We marched to Fort Mc- Henry, received the prisoners, thence to Balti- more, from there by rail to Washington, down the Potomac to Alexandria and then the march to Camp Distribution, delivering the prisoners to the Commandant. In so doing Lt. Smith said to these men, "When we started on the trip, you called us all kinds of names, but we replied not a word ; we have marched you off' your feet, we must make the same tramp over again, without any rest ; bear these facts in mind when you think of us again as 'paper soldiers.' Right face, March." We reached Washington that evening, re- mained over nighty marched into the Fort the next morning, to the great delight of our com- rades, for it was reported that we had been cap- tured. After the parade on May 5, 1906, while Gen. Smith and myself were comparing notes respect- ing 1863, a gentleman standing near us seemed to be very much interested. The General remark- ed, "We are recalling an event of long ago." The gentleman replied, "I too, have something to say." Then looking at me with a kindly expres- sion, he said, "I shall never forget your face as long as I live. Do you remember the cattle cars we rode in from Baltimore to Monocacy ?" I re- plied, "Very distinctly. He said, "You and I were in the same car. I had been on guard duty all night — the relief failing to relieve me — I had had nothing to eat and was feeling wretchedly and said I would give five dollars for a lemon. In a few minutes you came to me and handed me one. I tendered you the money. You replied, "Never from a comrade in distress." At the conclusion of his remarks I suggested it was very fitting that we should know each oth- er's names; "vours is — ?" "Benedict," he re- plied. "Mine is Talbert," said I. Thus, on the proud and happy Centennial Day, after an interval of forty-three years, we met to memorize an incident of "Auld Lang Syne." B. G. Talbert, Veteran Co. C. "Marching Down Broadway" To Capt. Robert McLean, of Co. K, the Ga- zette is indebted for a reminiscence of the Regi- ment's departure for the war contained in a letter to him from Mr. R. B. Hall, of Boston, an ex- member of Co. K in war times. Mr. Hall wrote : "I remember well the cut of Ball, Black & Co.'s above and General Anderson saluting us as we passed down Broadway, April 19, 1861. What a sight that was ! Our company had the right of line ahead of the band. As I recollect, I was in the front about sixth from the right, so I had a most perfect view of Broadway ahead of us. It was packed with people from building to building, across the street. Where the crowd went to to let us pass down I never could imagine. Every window of every building was alive with people, ladies waving flags or handkerchiefs. I tell j'ou it was the grandest sight I ever beheld or ever expect to behold again. There was a grand reception for us when we came back from our forty-three davs in and around Washington, but perhaps not quite so grand as our going away, for at that time, only five days previous, they had bombarded Sumter; Anderson had just re- turned from there; and then again, the day we left, the Massachusetts 6th had been mobbed in Ba'timor;. The whole North was for fight then, and everybody much excited. Those were, indeed, exciting times. "Oh, -ust ahead of us in ;he march down Broadway was the dismounted troop, hauling our two four-pound Howitzers that we used for drilling in the old Tomp- kins Market large drill room. I presume the Company has them still. And do they drill the artillery drill? You may remember, I was in the Light Artillery for two years and over after we returned from Washing- ton, as lieutenant, from junior second to senior first lieutenant, when I left the servic>;." "When the Regiment was in Baltimore, wliile I was away down in Louisiana with the 19th Army Corps, I sent letters of introduction to some of my friends in Co. K to my intended wife's father and mother, and they entertained the boys Irequently at their beautiful house. Thev were very musical people and they got up some fine entertainments for them. They also intro- duced them to others of their Iriends in Baltimore and the boys had many a good time there. I remember par- ticularly the name of Emerson Foote, who sang well, and Joe Lentilhon, one of the funny fellows of our Company. They were both much in evidence at these entertainments. I don't for the moment recall the names of others. Glad to hear you still have the Howitzers. Company C Again Victorious Results of General Practice at Creedmoor, May 15 and 16, 1906: box . ^-o "o j= ^ ■St g c is SJ« g^ iTiVl Oh < SOt^toS O F. S. & N. C. S. 29 26 3 26 — — A 73 50 23 so 44.88 49.40 B 5^ 98 — 98 Dis. — C 89 89 — 89 70.23 70.23 D 91 71 14 77 53-74 55.64 E 81 81 — 8r 64.60 64.60 F loi 96 s 96 61.46 62.14 G 89 79 10 78 S7.6i 58.33 H 88 87 I 87 64.87 65.03 I loi loi — 100 66.60 67.10 K loi 9S 6 94 63.89 65.43 Total 941 879 62 876 61.25 62.39 u o u 31.66 40.47 27.19 29.21 29.38 32.94 31-24 34.20 36-98 32.7? i87 Veterans' Memorial Service The Memorial Service of the veterans of the Regiment was held at 4 o'clock P. M., Sun- day, May 27, at St. Thomas' Church, Fifth Ave. and 53rd St. Owing to the absence of the veterans' chaplain, the services were con- ducted by the Rev. Dr. Ernest M. Stires, rec- tor of St. Thomas', who paid an earnest tribute to the worth of the National Guard of the entire nation and especially to the 7th Regt. The service was elaborate. The re- verse of the programme was a black-bordered list of the veterans' dead during the past year. It was as follows: IN MEMORIAM Co. A, Charles H. Howe, Benjamin Edge, Augustus H. Wheeler, John M. Smith, Fred- erick W. Conklin, William H. Hankinson, Henry H. Meeder; Co. B, Richard M. Raven, Richard D. Fonda, Gen. Emmons Clark, O. F. Hawley, Jr., A. Bastianelli, John J. Budd, Henry B. Mead; Co. C, Emil Schaefer, Mar- shall Alexander; Co. D, Abraham L. Earle, Jr., Austin D. Ewen, J. Lynch Montgomery, Andrew Scamoni ; Co. E, William Seward ; Co. F, Edwin R. BrinckerhofF, Talbot M. St. John, F. H. Cowdrey, Isaac N. Field, John Gould; Co. G, Charles A. Jones, B. V. Moise; Co. H, Theodore W. Todd, Russell Dart, A. Lyman Knight ; Co. I, Whitman S. Lent, William A. Taylor, William S. Pyle ; Co. K, Francis Bacon, F. Gordon Brown, Thomas B. Bunting, Lewis S. Allien. A Daughter of the Regiment Deceased Mrs. Elizabeth Vance-St. John died on March 30, after a prolonged illness at the Hahnemann Hospital, where she had been under treatment following a severe surgical operation. She was born in New York City about 61 years ago, and came from an old New York family. Her father. Col. Levi Hart, who was a Colonel of the Sev- enth Regiment, was a descendant of John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey. Her mother was a dayghter of William Buckland, who now lies buried in old St. Paul's churchyard at Broadway and Fulton Sts. Her first marrige was to John Vance, who was for many years one of the editors of The New York Sun, when the paper was owned by Moses Y. Beach and his son, Moses S. Beach. Mr. Vance was an associate and friend of Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond and other early and well-known New York journalists. Mrs. Vance- St. John is survived by three sisters and three brothers, one being the Hon. Henry C. Hart. She leaves a daughter by her second marriage and Lucie F. and Lee J. Vance, the latter a well- known editor and publisher of this city. — N. Y. Sun. Veterans' Association News At a meeting of the Board of Management held May 14, Mr. Frederick A. Goodwin (Sixth Co.) resigned as Vice President of the Ass'n, owing to ill health, having completed more than twenty-five years of active service upon the Board of Management of the Veterans of the Seventh Regt., and fitting resolutions were adopted ex- pressing regrets of the Board at his retirement. Thirteen hundred and twenty eight ex-mem- bers of the Regiment participated in the Cen- tennial Parade on May 5. The Seventh Regi- ment statue in Central Park was decorated by the Veterans on the occasion of the Centennial Celebration on May 5, and the Memorial Com- mittee was authorized to have the statue similarly decorated on Memorial Day. The an- nual memorial services were held at St. Thomas' Church at 4 P. M., May 27, at four o'clock, and invitations were extended to all active and ex-members of the Regiment to be present. The annual competition of the Veterans of the Regiment will be held at Creedmoor June 20. The committee has provided targets to accommo- date a large number of the Veterans. The Board of Management of the Veterans has changed the annual spring field day this year to June 20, in the hope that it will prove more convenient for the members to get together. Every member is asked and urged to make a special eflfort to be present, even if unable to shoot. It is desired to make this a gala day. The Veterans' decoration will be given to every one who makes the requisite score for marksman or sharpshooter. The three Mali prizes will be competed for. It is confidently ex- pected that a large number will turn out. In order to have a sufficient number of markers and scorers present, please notify the Chairman of the Committee on or before June 15, as to your intention to be present. The Commitee will try to take care of as many as make up their minds at the last minute to come, but must have a general idea of the number to prepare for. Promoted In Regimental G. O. No. 6, of May 9, appears the following: Second Lt. William Simpson Cov- ell, Co. F, having been commissioned First Lieu- tenant, Co. F, with rank from March 20, 1906, vice Stotesbury, promoted; First Sgt. Samuel Kessinger Thomas, Co. E, having been commis- sioned Second Lieutenant, Co. E, with rank from March 6th, icx)6, vice de Mille, promoted ; they will be obeyed and respected accordingly. The following Non-Commissioned Officers have passed the Board of Examination, and have received their warrants: First Sgt., Leo F. Knust, Co. E; Sgts. Charles W. Ford. Co. F; Leslie W. May, Co. E ; Cpls. William T. Hard- ing. Co. E ; William A. Allen, Co. E ; Clarence V. N. Radcliffe, Co. F. Entered at the New York Post Office aa mail matter of the second class. The Seventh Regiment Gazette is published monthly by an association composed of one representa- tive from each Company in the Seventh Regiment and of representatives at large from the Veterans, Non-Com- missioned Staff, Rifle and Field Music, under the name of The Seventh Regiment Gazette Association. President, - - . . Charles Murray, D. Secretary-Treasurer, - Harry S. Young, B. Managing Editor, - - Frederick M. Crossett, F. company representatives A. Frep^'k O'Byrne F. T. E. Hardenbergh, Jr. B. Harry Parker G. John P. Kenny C. CooLEY S. Chapin H. Harold S. Kirby D. Charles Murray K. G. de C Curtis E. L. MacKee Hutchins Representative-at-Large : N. C. Staff, Edwin S. Coy. Staff Artists: Marvyn Scudder, Thomas Fogarty. Direct business inquiries to the Manager, F. M. Crossett, 156 Fifth Avenue. Telephone : 10.32 Gramercy. Manuscripts must be sent to F. M, Crossett, 156 Fifth Avenue, on or before the 20th of the month prior to that of issue. No anonymous communications will be pub- lished. Name and address of author will not be printed if it is desired to be known by a nom de plume. Our Opportunity for Development Not the least of the practical benefits which obviously already have accrued to the Regiment from its unparalleled Centennial Celebration is the reinforcement and acceleration of its momentum as a progressive body. New life is apparent, but to maintain it in health new blood is desirable and a more propitious time for recruiting there never was than now. Young men, eligible and desirable, who perhaps have not hitherto had their attention especially directed to the Seventh, who saw our memorable turnout of veterans and actives and perhaps first at the banquet visited the Armory with all its glorious wealth of tro- phies and priceless memorabilia, are good wood for rookies. But they may be modest, even though with military aspirations — Grant, our greatest soldier, was — and perhaps they wait to be asked ; let us go after them. Now is our golden oppor- tunity for a united effort to build up waiting lists. Our Centennial Celebration revealed that the Seventh was intrenched in the hearts of the people of New York City to a depth that may have surprised many ; with such a history as ours the contrary could not be possible because, al- though sensitive as the aspen leaf to the summer zephyr, public sentiment, after all, rings true and the people can neither be fooled nor will they fool themselves all the time. The good-will mani- fested toward the Seventh at the banquet from the friendly strangers within our gates was per- haps what might be expected from a remarkable jury of invited guests ; but in the parade through Fifth Ave. the watchers represented every race, creed and condition of our cosmopolitan popula- tion, and, as company after company swept along, the observant must have noted that the applause was whole-souled and general and appreciative of the fact that a host of real New Yorkers, true representatives of their city at its best, was marching by. It is fair to surmise that among the young men who applauded some are desirable and would be proud of the honor of an invitation to join the 7th Regiment. Thanks to the Celebration Committee The complete success of our Centennial Cele- bration in all of its phases has elicited encomiums from participants, observers and the Press gen- erally. The engine of preparation and arrange- ment, with Maj. Lydecker as chairman at the levers, called the Committee on the Celebration, although ponderous, worked with the precision of a finely adjusted watch. An enormous amount of detail was dealt with and so successfully that its dispatch suggested that a committee of the caliber of the cream of American business and professional men who are also trained to the employment of military system is ideal for the management of an affair so important that it can only be repeated once in a century. The parade of the Regiment itself was in the ordinary course of events, but on May 5th it was complicated by the participation of our veteran auxiliaries ; however, all progressed like clock- work. The banquet, with its difficulties arising from the fact that it was the best patronized gastronomic function ever held in the city, or, it is supposed, in America, was enjoyed with nothing to detract from its gustatory and social pleasures and the programme of mental pabulum which ensued progressed with model smoothness. For the great work of the Committee the Regi- ment is in its lasting debt and as the Voice of the Seventh the Gazette assures the Committee on the Celebration that its completely successful efforts are appreciated thoroughly and — Gentle- men, we thank you. Men Die, But Memories Can Live One of the most delightful effects of our celebration was its reuniting old comrades and the reminiscences evoked by their meeting. The incident told elsewhere of the timely gift of a lemon by a veteran suggests that now is the time to uncover and describe, for record. i89 similar experiences that are such strong bonds between brethren under arms and links be- tween the days of long ago and now. The Gazette earnestly invites the contribution of all such delightful reminiscences which will be gratefully received and published. To those who cherish them in the garden of memory we say, let us gather them while we may. Advertisers Made "Centennial Gazette" Possible It is not with a merely perfunctory courtesy that the Editor of the Gazette thanks the ad- vertisers in the two issues comprising the Cen- tennial Gazetfe for their generous and splendid patronage. It is mentioned with pleasure that from among the numerous compliments received on the appearance of our May issue some of the highest are from advertisers who also have expressed their satisfaction with their invest- ment in this medium through which they have reached the active and veteran members of the Seventh and a countless number of their legion of friends. It is timely to add that but for this generous patronage it would have been impos- sible to give our regular subscribers, without extra charge, this special edition of two issues which is probably the most extensive ever pub- lished by a publication of the genus of the Seventh Regiment Gazette. It is therefore asked of the men of the Seventh, active and vet- eran, that they bear this in mind and by way of appreciation whenever possible, to patronize our advertisers as a partial return for the good they have done the Regiment. It is not necessary to recapitulate the values of our May issue, but with its condensed historv of the Regiment and its many other historical and record features, such as Adj. Falls' history of the Regiment's uniform, it was an epitomized presentment of the Regiment in its first hundred years. There heretofore has not existed nor would there prob- ably ever be any equal single source of informa- tion that could briefly educate so well the mem- bers of the Seventh, especially those of the present younger generation, about their hon- ored organization or show it in better form to its friends. Therefore we are grateful to our advertisers and ask that our subscribers recip- rocate their patronage when it is possible to do so. Kelley Wins Lawn Tennis Title Carleton C. Kelley. Co. I, the ex-champion lawn tennis player of the Regiment, won the championship singles May 19, on the dirt courts of the West Side Lawn Tennis Club. Kelley de- feated William R. Cragin. Jr., also of Co. I. Co. C's Surpassing Marksmanship The sequel to a surpassing success with some temperaments is to slacken effort and in sweet idleness to enjoy fame and the bubble reputation. Of different timber are the riflemen of Co. C. The Third Company's sure shots in May, 1905, in the State rifle competitions at Creedmoor made a monumental record that cast shadows by its burning glare on the shooting of even the nine other Companies of the sharp-shooting Seventh. Unsatisfied with this preeminence, the marksmen of Co. C with constant practice maintained their wonderful form, and this year when May came round again they stepped out, faced the butts of Creedmoor, and did it again. The induitable facts and figures are found elsewhere in this issue. Our Centennial Number Appreciated The May issue of the Gazette, the Centennial Number — or Part I of it — elicited enthusiastic encomiums, verbal, written and printed, to an extent that forbids naming the authors, since all cannot be given credit. While the greatest de- gree of satisfaction is felt in the Gazette's sanc- tum over the praise from the veterans and the officers and men of the Regiment, it is an appre- ciated tribute that has come from many editors and publishers and others connected with pub- lishing which has the value of expert testimony. In turn, the Gazette would express gratitude and appreciation to all collaborators and, as it has previously done, to the advertisers, without whose providence of "the sinews of war" the achievement of our Centennial Number would have been beyond financial practicability. It is not proposed to rest upon the editorial oars and laurels, but to go on making the Gazette more valuable than ever to the Regiment and to all our readers. Photographs of the Centennial The weather conditions at the time of the parade and the lateness in the day prevented the host of photographers from getting very good re- sults. Some of the best pictures which we have seen were taken by the Pictorial News Co., of 138 West 42nd St., New York City, and several of them, including one of the banquet, are repro- duced in this issue of the Gazette. May and June Gazettes bound in cloth, $1.00, in time will become a priceless souvenir. 7th Men Become Officers in the gth Two members of Co. B have been honored with commissions in the 9th Regt. Frank W. Tansley has been appointed Battalion Adjutant, and Nelson M. Pattison has been appointed Battalion Quartermaster. Both officers will rank as First Lieutenants. Frederick M. Dearborn, recently elected Second Lieutenant in Co. F, 9th Reet.. was formerly a member of the 7th Regt., and in 1808 was a First Lieutenant in the 171st Regt., which was organized as a reserve \yhile the 71st was at the front. 190 Baseball The season opened rather ominously on April 14, at Richmond Hill where the cold wind, rough diamond and smooth playing of the oth^r team (•qsdlted jn a bad defeat for the Regiment, Nothing daunted, the men settled down to hard practice, especially at the training table, (the only place where the batters pull away from the plate) and soon winter kinks began to disappear and Doc Ayres and Ben Vorhis began again to fit their uniforms. In the Oritani Field Club game a week later, the team was in fair shape and nosed out a ten- inning victory 7 to 6. Bob Vorhis, who has come around earlier than usual this season, pitched brilliant ball, striking out nine men and also did the heaviest batting for his side. He was unsupported by his infield, who seemed un- able to keep the ball from running up their sleeves and trouser legs. King Smith, who has shown wonderful improvement, was a star at the bat and in running bases. He reached ist base safely six times. He plays a hard dash- ing game and is a great run getter. Larendon did the catching in this game, but the follow- ing practice day sustained an injury to his hand that will keep him out of the game for the season. The Crescent A. C. were next on the list and they looked formidable indeed in their array of college stars, but Bob Vorhis had by this time gotten into his swing and pitched another great game striking out ten men and allowing only five hits. We won 5 to 4 in a most exciting con- test. Jim Slosson, who is playing better every game, and Mercer of last year's Yale Freshman team, made the most opportune hits, sending in the winning runs. Bert Vorhis at second base was a busy man and gave a pretty exhibition. Ned Slosson at third and Patterson at "short," also pounced upon all stray flies and grounders. Then came Montclair, where we were so badly beaten last year. We went out for re- venge and got it 15 to o. Bob Vorhis was in- vincible and backed up by brother Ben had the heavy hitting college men at his mercy, allowing only 4 hits. Ben distinguished himself by throw- ing out Frank Quimby, the former Yale captain, tr>'ing to steal second. Quimby is probably the fastest amateur base runner in the country to-day, although our own Haywood, who is naturally a speedier sprinter, should develop into a champion. When Haywood reaches first it is ^ all off. Mercer played &. grand game reaching first safely every time he came to bat, scoring three runs and making two pretty catch- es in centrefield. Both the Slossons batted finely and our entire infield. Ayres, B. Vorhis, Smith and Ned Slosson were sure on grounders and lined the ball to the bases like a bullet. Doc. Ayres in spite of his roly-poly exterior, is as spry as any and stole bases with the utmost sang- froid. "Lance" Wilson, the "ex-Boss Manager," came out with Lts. Wall and Toussaint in tow, and was the star rooter. He promptly called a coacher down for advising Ned Slosson to let the ball hit him in the head and thus get to first base. The baseball squad is composed of the fol- lowing men : "Ben" Vorhis (Captain), Co. G. ; "Bert" Vor- his, Co. G ; Lawrence F. Vorhis, Co. G ; R. Pat- terson, Co. G; Robert R. Vorhis, Co. D; H. L. Collier, Co. D; Edward Slosson, Co. I; James S. Slosson, Co. I; L. D. Ayers, Co. F; William S. Sheehan, Co. E; Malcolm Havwood, Co. E; King Smith, Co. K; Marshall Peabody, Co. I; Fred'k Kenny, Co. C; T. F. Mercer, Co. B; R. E. Larendon (Manager) Co. G. STATEN ISLAND CRICKET CLUB 4 7TH REGT. II. The team won its fourth consecutive victory May 19 at Staten Island. The team played well both in the field and at the bat. Staten Island could not do much with Bob Vorhis, who held them down to three runs in seven innings. "Big" Collier, of Co. D, pitched the last two innings and one run was made oflF of his delivery. King Smith played a snappy game, his hitting and base running being the feature. "Nick" Donnelly, the great short stop, who played so many years on the Regimental team was Captain of the Staten Island team and played a grand game. WEST POINT 3 7TH REGT. 2 The Baseball team was defeated by West Point on Decoration Day by three to two. Details of the game will appear in the July Gazette. Drill Percentages for March For the month of March, 1906, the official report of the percentage of attendance at drills' in the National Guard show that among the regi- menal organizations the 7th Regt. made the best showing, with a percentage of 93, and the 69th Regt. was second, with 91 per cent. The other regimental organizations follow in this order: 2d Regt., 90; I2th, 89; 13th, 88; 71st, 88; 22nd, 86 ; 47th, 86 ; 74th, 85 ; ist, 84 ; 9th, 84 ; 23d, 84 ; loth, 81 ; 14th, 80 ; 8th, 78 ; and 65th, 76. Among the mounted organizations the First Signal Co. leads with 98 per cent. The other commands in order of merit stand as follows: Squadron C, 97 ; 3d Battery, 95 ; Squadron A, 94 ; 2d Signal Co., 94; 6th Battery, 94; Troop B, 92; ist Bat- tery, 91 ; and 2d Battery, 90. Cos. C and F are priding themselves upon having attained the highest percentage in March for average attendance at drills. Both companies had a percentage of 95. The percentage of the other companies, arranged in order of merit, was as follows : I, 94 ; B. 93 ; D. 92 : E, 92 ; K, 92 ; G. 91 ; H, 91 ; and A, 87.— TV. Y. Tribune. ^^6i^3m^f?ii 191 N. C. S. Notes It seems appropriate at this Centennial time to mention some of the illustrious men who have served on the Non-Commissioned Staff. We recall such names as Grafulia and Cappa, both famous band leaders, known from one end of the country to the other. Color-Bearer Braisted, serving over fifty long and faithful years, was a lesson in patriotism and Seventh Regiment spirit that should be taught to every recruit. The late Drum-Major John M. Smit^ also with fifty years of military service, (a great part of which was with the Seventh) was another well-known figure. There is another name which will bring back the memory of a man whom we all loved and respected, who served as sergeant major and became adjutant — the late Adjutant George J. Weaver. Serving as adjutant during the trying times of 1898, he displayed a strength of character and withal was so approachable that we were endeared to him more than words can tell. So many distinguished names come to mind that we cannot find room in these notes to speak of each at length, so therefore we will reprint a list published in a small pamphlet by the N. C. S. Association, and trust that if any errors or omissions are noted notice will be given us at once: HONORARY MEMBERS. Name Rank on N. C. S. Robert C. Rathbone, Sgt. of Guard, Q. M. Sgt., Sgt.-Maj. L. L. S. Clearman, Com.-Sgt., Q. M. Sgt., Sgt.- Maj. James J. Morison, Left General Guide Richard F. Ware, Color Bearer, Sgt.-Maj. James M. Wilson, Hospital Steward. John Mc Kesson, Left General Guide. Charles S. Bull, Hospital Steward. Marshall Lefferts, jr., R. General Guide, Com.- Sgt. Charles H. Winans, Ord.-Sgt. Charles L. Gunn, Military Secretary. Charles J. Therriott, L. Gen. Guide, R. Gen. Guide. Wm. M. Whitnev, Regimental Secretary. Charles H. Covel'l, Sgt.-Maj. James P. Burrell, L. Gen. Guide, Sgt.-Maj. William B. Caughtry, L. Gen. Guide. Ord.-Sgt., Sgt.-Maj. W. H. Langley, Left General Guide. C. W. Wernig. Band Leader. Tohn Le BoutilHer, Left General Guide. William H. Heisser, Left General Guide. E. C. Ray. Jr., Q. M. Sgt. John K. Green. L. General Guide, R. General Guide. George G. Stow, Color Bearer. A. L. Wickert, L. General Guide. William G. Bates. Sgt.-Maj. Jonathan Dwight, Jr.. Ordinance-Sgt. John T. Fisher, Q. M. Sgt. G. F. Bates, Color Bearer. J. Henry Townsend, Sgt.-Maj. William H. Folsom, Sgt.-Maj. J. Weston Myers, Com.-Sgt. Thomas W. Linton, Hospital Steward. DeWitt C. Falls, Sgt.-Maj. C. Otto Toussaint, Sgt.-Maj. Louis E. Vannier, Sgt.-Maj. Henry A. Bostwick, Sgt.-Maj. George S. Towle, Sgt.-Maj. Herbert Grosbeck, Color Bearer. Edward D. Rudderow, Hospital Steward. Charles W. Whitney, Q. M. Sgt. Edward L. Nicoll, Color Bearer. William F. Wall, Sgt.-Maj. Robert M. Kalloch, Ord.-Sgt. F. M. Dearborn, Asst. Hospital Steward. Thomas A. Neal, Asst. Hospital Steward. DECEASED MEMBERS. W. C. Piatt Louis B. Rader C. S. Grafulia W. H. Gibson Willis Van Winkle Charles H. Winans Wm. S. Wheelwright Thomas H. Pierce John H. Draper S. O. Ryder Robert M. Weed Charles Appleby E. W. Price C. A. Cappa Peter D. Braisted, Jr. Ernest Neyer William B. Freeman Isaac W. Dean Edward Foote John F. Long John D. Crouch David Graham Thomas Clark, Jr. George J. Weaver John M. Smith We have not mentioned the present members as their names appeared in the last Gazette. We have one vacancy at present. Assistant Hos- pital Steward, Thomas A. Neal having been pro- moted to the grade of Captain in the Field Hos- pital, attached to General Roe's Headquarters. Edwin S. Coy. May 5, 1906, was a great day. Great for the Regi- ment. Great for the First Company. Great for every active or ex-member who has served with the colors ; for the day marked the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Cos. A, B, C, and D, which grew so gloriously into our splen- did Regiment. As the reports, detailed and ex- haustive, of the parade, banquet and speeches of the celebration, appear elsewhere in this issue of The Gazette, only a few things peculiarly First Company, will be mentioned. The absentees were Sgt. Ford, who was se- riously ill at the time, but we are happy to state, is now on the mend ; Pvts. Woolley on furlough — out West on business ; Ferguson, honeymooning, having married on April 25 at Melrose Park, Philadelphia, Miss Marie Halsall. Our best 192 wishes for a long and happy life to Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson. There is every reason to believe that the other absentees, Dixon, Henderson, Hoffstat- ter (2), Byam and Taylor were unable to attend on account of some good reason. The shower, as we rested on Madison Avenue, somewhat spoiled our neat appearance ; still all this discomfort was forgotten quickly, when, standing at "Present Arms," the veteran and former members of the various companies passed by in review. In appearance and marching they were fine. Our five companies of veterans were commanded by Capt. Janssen, Lt. Voorhees, Capt. Kelley, Sgt. Stanton and Lt. Cummings. Out of the Spanish War veterans six were First Company men — Maguire, Curnen, Massa- rene, Rooney, Towne and Saportas. Upon our return from the parade and when in quarters, Capt. Schastey, on behalf of the members of the Company presented Pvt. C. A. J. Queckberner with a gold medal for twenty years' service in the Company. His record for these years is almost one hundred per cent, in every duty. To be so honored on such a memor- able occasion was indeed joy to the American Hercules (that was). The banquet tables occupied by the First Company were the handsomest of all, for the committee in charge added to the general deco- ration of cherry blossoms and greens a number of National flags, (presented by Emil T. Palmen- berg) topped with "A's" and after the banquet things were made still more picturesque by the throwing of confetti and tossing of toys, such as airships, and vari-colored balloons, most of the latter, however, resembling purple sausages, probably from Rohe's factory ; anyway it was carnival time with us. Everyone was as happy as good-fellowship and good cheer could make him. About this time a number of our former members proclaimed their intention to return at once to the dear old First Company. Lt. Jordan and Pete Maguire were the spokesmen for these quick returners. Did any one or did not any one notice the close intimacy between George Everall and Sands? At Creedmoor it was re- marked that this "Damon and Pythias" friend- ship had not in the least abated. Mr. John Jerome Rooney, who read an original poem "The Citizen 'Soldier," is the brother of dear old comrade Leo J. Rooney. The handsome official programme of the cele- bration can be obtained from Duffield, who will have a number for sale until the latter part of June. It seems that some of our ex-members thought because the history of the First Company in the Centennial number of the Gazette was set up in small type, that our Company was slighted, whereas, the space allotted by the editor being too small for. the matter submitted, that size type was absolutely necessary in order to get it all in print. We will be thankful to be informed of any errors or omissions that may be discovered in the outline of the history of the Company as it is the intention of Mr. Barrows to complete his excellent work and put it in book form in the near future. Notwithstanding the large number of absen- tees on Creedmoor Day the systematic eliforts of Lt. Fisk, I. S. A. P., resulted in excellent work of the Company in the skirmish run, our actual shots, bringing us within nine per cent of Co. C, the winner, and eight per cent, better than our work of last year, going to prove that we can shoot as well as the other companies. Of course with the absentees there was no chance to win. Every man present qualified as a marksman, Wakeman, with 20, 21, 20, was Champion Marksman. Lt. Naisawald and Cpl. Scriven qualified as sharpshooters and Sgt. Rosevelt got half way through. Pvt. Plenderson has been dropped. Pvt. Wakeman is going into business somewhere near Three Rivers, Can., and has taken a furlough for three months; if he likes the conditions he will remain there. Will Rohe has gone to Europe on a vaction. Al Rohe, on April 22, was present- ed by his wife with a fine boy. Our congratula- tions are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Rohe and Alfred Rohe, Jr. The Ex-Members' Association passed a reso- lution at their last meeting, having in view a joint banquet on May 6, 1907, similar to the one of 1905. to commemorate our one hundred and first birthday. Among automobilists, Everall (i) has won distinction, as some days since, somewhere near City Island, he was overhauled by a policeman for speeding. He was compelled to appear at the Tombs the next day and after the glorious op- portunity of paying a fine for such sport he was released. Frederick O'Byrne. Greetings: We're a real antique, now that we have reached the hundred year stage, but I do not think anyone will have to pass around chloroform for awhile. After the dis- play of muster rolls in the Main Hall, and our being handed the 1806-1906 ban- ners, I hope everybody is satisfied that we are the oldest inhabitant. Guess our birthday party was quite a success. The parade was threatened, when someone care- lessly turned off the sunshine, but as we all could swim nobody cared. One thoughtful Vet's wife forestalled possible pneumonia and served qui- nine and what goes with it, from a balcony, sav- ing at least a dozen lives. Glad our Vets weren't caught in the cyclone, as they looked like ready money in their silk hats. Our B Co. War Vet- erans, under command of Gen. Shaler, nearly broke up the parade in the variety of uniforms. Capt. Zabriskie in the uniform of the War of 1812 and Gen. Boyijilan, of the Persian Army, wore the most brilliant. Gen. George Moore Smith commanded the uniformed Veterans ; Gen. Molineux the ist Battalion; and still another Second Co. man, Maj. Hovey, U. S. A., the 2nd Battalion of War Veterans. Everyone enjoyed the speeches and a happy "B" squad serenaded Gen. Grant with a song, whose first, last and the intermittent lines ran, "We fought with Gen. Grant at Vicksburg," — but the General didn't seem to mind. The reception in the Co. room later, remind- ed one of Friday night at Camp, and when Capt. Schuyler announced that our distinguished ex- member. Gen. Shaler, was coming up the stairs, the Company, to make him feel at home, formed a howling circle around the surprised General, and I do not think he needed any cards handed to him, that he was '"Welcome to our City." "Bob" Baltes looked mad enough to "crush a grape" when he was detailed, but his feelings were nothing to mine, when I was thrown into the rear rank. There is a reward offered for the capture of the man who told the ist Sgt. some- one was to be on the sidewalk. They couldn't find me with blue glasses. Ninety-eight men and our officers went to Creedrnoor and made their mark on May 16, everybody qualifying as a marksman ; and Capt. Schuyler, Lt. Halsted, Sgt. Fowler, Cpl. Kervan, "Pvt." Beach and Pvts. Thees and Schafer won their sharp-shooter bar. I don't know who was "Queen of the May" and won the Champion Marksman Bar. I won something, but by advice of counsel won't .say how many. This Company has been either first or second in the Skirmish Run ever since these matches were started, and it was a sad crowd when Capt, Schuyler announced that our score had been thrown out, owing to our taking twenty seconds more than the time limit. When the Company was dismissed, three as rousing cheers as ever were heard in the Armory assured Capt. Schuyler we were all behind hitn. .\t this writing no scores have been announced, but if the volleys had anything to do with it. we made good. There are a great many new faces in the Co., but they acted like a lot of veterans, most of them goiner through on their first strings. The Rifle Committee wants to urge upon every man in the Co. the necessity of going down and getting his sharp-shooter bar. "Deacon" Young vou are getting to be too bie a boy for that noise outside the Armory on the way home. The little "Sammy Sneeze" cheer. "Kah. Kah. 193 Kah, Chow," seemed to make a "hit." Sort of an impromptu shower. No, that song about "The next horse I ride on I'm going to be tied on," doesn't esoecially appeal to me. One of our latest acquisitions, Pvt. "Scar Face" Mercer has made good right off on the base-ball team. He batted 100 per cent, in the game at Montclair, incidentally nearly losing an ear on a slide to second base, and leads the team at present in batting. Those nice little parties on Thursday nights during the summer, which were so successful last year, I am told are to be kept up. It should be "good-night nurse" for any other date, and come over and "Look at who's here." Seven foot Grant wants to put in an "ad" for an overcoat. The best our Q. M. could do was the one little "Charley" McClave left. It's all right in the summer time!— Yes, it's lovely— but Oh ! Oh ! in the winter time * * ! Regret that several of the men have asked for their discharges. One vacancy which will be hard to fill is "Ed" Johnson. Hope someone will use a little judgment and send him back to us in the fall. Harry Parker. The Centennial Celebra- tion is now a memory of the past — an inspiration for the future, which cannot but be of inestimable value to the /th Regt. Every arrange- ment for the great event was perfect, to the minutest de- tail. The march down Fifth Avenue was executed in such fashion as to re- ceive the commendation of the throngs of sight- seers that lined both sides of the Avenue from 66th to 34th Street ; their attention and interest, so clearly and positively evinced on a half-holi- day, indicated that the Regiment had a close hold on their regard, and appealed to their civic pride. The Grand Marshal and his staff, the one typifying the earnest, capable military officer of high ideals, the man who does things, and does them so as to make all his men cherish the privi- lege of serving under so able, so hearty, so whole- souled a man, and the others, graduates of our ,\lma Mater, who, preserving the traditions of their old command, have earned distinction in the military bodies to which they now owe alle- p-ifince, were an inspiration to' all who followed them. Our acting Colonel, than whom no regiment ever followed a better — erect, soldierly, inspiring respect and confidence bv his fine personalitv and impressive bearing. The Major of the "Steady Second" battalion, precise, alert — an officer to whose painstaking 194 thoroughness and unusual mihtary acquirements so much of the Regiment's efidciency is due. The chief of the First Battalion, whose unsel- fish labors and high executive capacity, contribut- ed so much to the success of the prodigious affair that our Centennial proved to be, and made it a model. Our own three good men of the line who so untiringly devoted themselves to the successful performance of the many duties that were their portion of endeavor upon our historic occasion. The marching cohorts of our veteran clans ; their handsome alignments and fine, well set up appearance proved them worthy to accompany the frayed and tattered banners, the orifiammes of so many stoutly fought fields, which received the respectful salute of their junior comrades, and had been borne by our veterans in other days. A cap- able nucleus they were, those men, to officer com- mands of the future whose efficiency few might justly question. Our love and our respect must ever belong to our gallant seniors, who, in season and out. in gladsome and in darksome days, in times of doubt and in times of misunderstanding, have been our stay and prop, our incentive and our glory. The banquet, it may be said, eclipsed all ex- pectations. The noble proportions of the drill hall were emphasized by decorations at once ap- propriate, effective, and beautiful. It was a verit- able symposium of good-fellowship and good cheer, signalized by telling and notable addresses by men of well-deserved prominence in their country's affairs, and graced by the attendance of men of world-wide fame, whose presence at our celebration was a compliment to the old Seventh, which shall never lack of hearty ap- preciation. A century's span, a course well run. Grate- ful salutations to all who have made it a progress of honor and of worthiness. Co. "C" Creedmoor Champions! (If anyone tells you that "C" Co.'s notes on shooting in the June, 1905 Gazette commenced this way — just acknowledge that they did, and we propose to keep it standing for use next year.) We broke our own record by a small margin, and finished a trifle further in the lead than usual. We made 638 hits on the target, out of a possible 830, which is about yy per cent. Last year we had 75 per cent, of our hits on the target, which figures show a gain this year of 2 per cent. Our steady progress in outdoor shooting may be shown by taking our Creedmoor record since 1900. In that year we finished third. In iQoi, second ; 1902, first. In 1903 we were not in it — not because the men could not shoot — but because of a coaching error in figuring wind. In the last three years. 1904, 1905 and 1906, we have won handilv. Our figure of merit for each of the last three years, which also goes to show our steady im- provement, follows : Knickerbocker Gray. O'Donohue. Stat«. ;904 23.32 64.16 64.16 1..05 40.02 70.01 70.01 19OC1 40.47 70.23 70.^3 How do we do it? Well, some say that we are lucky. Major Palmer has said that the answer is "plugging and hard work." A large percentage of our men would probably say "safe, sane, and conservative coaching methods, every man having a healthy interest in the game, and last but not least, normal elevation." The managing editor usually gives us some little space in his department of the June issue each year — last year he revelled in the lustre reflected from the burnished shield of Co. C" — your humble scribe cannot rise to such heights as that — so take a look through the editorial section and perhaps you will find that the "M. E." has even outdone his last year's effort. Q. M. Sgt. Berg almost lost his little black man on the way to Creedmoor — Banks was stand- ing on the track in front of an incoming loco- motive — and there probably would have been black worn in Thompson St., had not some of the boys pulled him out of harm's way. The engine was number 333, and the dingy one, in explaining the occurrence, said that he did not move, as he thought from the number that it was part of our outfit. The Entertainment Committee must have had some inside information of our chances at Creed- moor, as they had arranged for a "Beefsteak Party,." to take place after our return from the range. The entire Company adjourned to the Palmer House, and certainly did make some "possibles" on the steak. It was one of the best rackets of the season, and our hustling Enter- tainment Committee is to be congratulated on their splendid work, and ultimate success. On May 16, Sgt. Hugh B. Thomson cele- brated the loth anniversary of his appointment as Superintendent of the Armory. He was the recipient of many hearty congratulations and good wishes. Here's to your good health. Ser- geant, and many more years as happy as those just past. Circulars have been issued referring to the entertainment of the English team, who will soon be with us to compete for the Sir Howard Vincent Trophy. Our response should be gen- erous, that our English cousins may realize our keen appreciation of the multitude of courtesies shown "Seventh" men, when "on the other side of the pond." last season. The Regiment's collection of art treasures recently has been enriched by the addition of paintings by Creifeld. One of the paintings is of • our former Adjutant, Captain George J. eeey ^i^H^i 195 Weavtr. This picture hangs in the main hall, opposite the stairway. The other picture is of Mr. Richard H. Halsted and adorns the field and staff room. This is an excellent piece of work — the likeness being perfect. It is a most happy idea to have Mr. Halsted's picture in our collection, as he is a loyal and devoted friend of the Regiment. The wedding of Miss Edith Elizabeth Wamsley and Mr. Ernest Arnold Herb was celebrated on May 12th at Zion and St. Timothy Church. The Third Company was well repre- sented at the ceremony and many were the wishes extended for good luck, long life and prosperity. The happy couple will spend the honeymoon abroad. "Snapper" Hanft is on a trip through the South, looking after some of his tobacco and fruit interests. Anyone witnessing the accident to the "Poland Brothers," who fell off the cart while traversing the "Great White Way," will confer a favor bv communicating with Box 23, White Plains, N.' Y. At the regular meeting May 9, Mr. Bert Walter Vos, proposed by Pvt. Willis, was elected to membership. We can use a few more good men, therefore, it behooves every man to keep his eyes open, so that we may start in the Fall, with a full Company. Cooley S. Chapin. Who will ever forget the Centennial Parade of our Company on May 6, 1906? Did not the presence of the old vets inspire in each one of us a greater pride and love for our Alma Mater than we ever felt before? The parade of the veteran members on Madison Ave. while we stood there at "present," was the most remarkable thing I ever saw, and I am sure every man felt the same way. Our Company's part was fully filled', our attendance at the dinner large and equally en- thusiastic, and the spectacle witnessed in the Armory as we all assembled in the drill room was a sight worth going miles to see and one which will never be equalled. The events of that day will go down in the history not only of our "Regiment, but of the National Guard,' an event the like of which never has nor never will be seen, and Col. Appleton and all the officers should be especially proud of the magnificent demonstration. A touching episode of the Centennial Parade was the wav in which Capt. Mazet's young son sang out, "Daddy, daddy," as the Company passed by him. The refreshments served in the Company room were most welcome and whoever was thoughtful enough to prepare them deserves our sincere thanks. The ladies of the house on Madison Avenue, (I think the number was 186) deserve our heartfelt thanks for their hospitality in allowing us to use their home for shelter when the rain came down so heavy. Who knew that ex-Private Zorn was a Lieu- tenant in the 12th until the parade, and did you know that you had Adjutant Richards, 5th Ga., as a guest the same night? Fred Pollard, having completed his twenty years of service has been presented by the Com- pany with a gold Cross of Honor, to celebrate the event. In the recent trouble in the Philippines Lt. Arthur Poillon (ex. Co. D) was aide-de-camp on the staff of Gen. Bliss and his sketches of the battlefield were used as the basis of attack on that occasion. We went to Creedmoor last month, and the percentage of the Company was kept down by the number of men extraordinarily busy else- where on that day. On the list of men distinguished for long and faithful service Co. D has 20 men, whose aggre- gate length of service is 402 years, an average of over 20 years per man — that's a record. 32 men in this Company did 100 per cent, duty last year, and were present at all of the 25 drills. Their names are: Capt. Mazet, Lt Kipp, Sgts. Leask, Golsh, Cutter and Short ; Cpls. Loeser, Hines, Fisk, Boyle and Hodge ; Lance-Cpls. Keough and Eldredge ; Pvts. Beasley, Burns, Collier, Cree, Fischer, Fox, John- son, Lammers, Leonard, Lewis, McGuire, My- rick, Pollard, Ranger, Rathburn, Richter, Sav- age, Spencer and Walsh. Eight men were present at all drills for which they were liable : Bauer, 2d ; Curtis, Dur_vea, Haight, Maurer, Vorhis, Wilder and Young. In the work for the year, The first platoon (Lt. Towle) leads in small arms practice, locker inspection and general average ; the second platoon (Lt. Kipp) in attendance. The first section (Sgt. Golsh) is first in small arms practice and general average, the third section (Sgt. Short) in locker inspection; the fourth section (Sgt. Cutter) in attendance. The first squad (Cpl. Boyle) in small a^m: practice; the seventh squad (Cpl. Armstrong) in attendance; the sixth squad (Cpl. Hicks) has 100 per cent, in locker inspection and the highest general aver- age (88.94.) The first squad, consisting of Cpl. Boyle, L. Cpl. Eldridge and Pvts. Cornell, Green, Lammers, Richter, Forbes, Burdick and Collier; and the sixth squad, com- posed of Cpl. Hicks and Pvts. Johnson, Rowe, Schoon- maker, Smith, Weller, Cree and Noble, having the high- est general average in their respective platoons, the privates in these two squads will be exempt froni all detail, except when on active service, until April I, 1907. Prizes were offered by the commanding officer to the three men having the highest scores in the squad making the highest percentage in rifle practice for the season. The first squad leads with a percentage of 75.62. and the prize winners are Cpl. Boyle, Pvts. Richter and Cornell. 196 The prizes for the various rifle competitions for the year were awarded at the Company meet- ing in May, as follows: Cooper Trophy — Aggregate of best three scores, 14 shots ; Pvt. Kershaw, score 168. Platoon match — First platoon, average per man 174; 1st Sgt. Leask, score 226. Section match — First section, average 181 .5; Pvt. Spen- cer, score 209. Squad match — First squad, average J91.2; Cpl. Boyle, score 209. Team of Three Match— First team: Sgt. Short, 219; Pvts. Cree, 207 ; Collier, 198 ; total, 623. Second team : Sgt. Leask, 219; Pvts. Richter, 191; Leonard, 190; total, 600. Third team : Pvts. Spencer, 193 ; Morley, 191; Lt. Towle, 156; total, 540. Handicap match — Winners : Collier, 575 ; Semon, 507 ; Sgt. Leask, 499 ; Morley, 498; Poillon, 491; Cpl. Boyle, 490; Rowe, 488; Leonard, 486; Sgts. Cutter, 475; Spencer, 469. (The handicaps have been deducted from the actual scores.) Third Class Match — Winners : Poillon, 581 ; Col- lier, 575; Morley, 566; Earle, 525; Semon, 507. Co. Team Medals — Gold bar : Sgt. Leask. Silver bar : Lts. Towle and Kipp, Sgts. Short and Cutter, Cpls. Wilson and Hodge, Pvt. Leonard. Bronze bar : Cpl. Boyle, L. Cpl. Keough, Pvts. Cree, Collier, Hyde, Lammers, Langridge, Schoonmaker, Smith, Spencer and Walsh. 1st Sgt's. Cup — For highest score each month: Win- ners, Cpl. Boyle, Pvts. Leonard and Smith, Lt. Towle, Sgt. Short. Cpl. Hodge's Cup to the man in his squad having the highest average for the year was awarded to Hyde. Pvt. Horner won the "Loe- ser" Cup awarded to the man in Company win- ning the greatest number of points in the Fall and Spring Games. On the occasion of a recent visit to Luna Park, Coney Island, et al, Sgt. Golsh was taken for a "Come on," and relieved of his Regitnental fob. Jerry Richter on the same day volunteered to act as guide and put the party on a car label- led "Luna Park," and though a native of Brook- lyn, he landed them in Ridgewood — all Brook- lyn cars being labelled "Luna Park." The yacht "Nan" is in commission. Her Captain and Skipper Loeser has had her newly painted and overhauled. The first trip was in a howling gale. See Cornell for particulars. Capt. Mazet is to be complimented for his part in the recent celebration. As we go to press I hear that Q. M. Sgt. Henry Everdell has applied for discharge after 31 years of service — once the commanding offi- cer of the Company in the Civil War. We are deeply grieved to lose our good old man, and a full account of his service will be found in the next issue of the Gazette. Also I hear Tiflf Spencer is going to San Francisco to gain sordid wealth. This is onlv .-) nimor — hope it is not true — if it is, what will Freddie Pollard do? Cnl. Tames Grant Hodge and Miss Florence Lihon were married quietly April 13. Royal H. Weller was the best man and Mrs. Weller (an old friend of the bride) matron of honor. Lakewood was the scene of the honeymoon, and the Thousand Islands their ultimate destina- tion. The sincere congratulations of the many friends are heartily extended to the recent bride and groom. Charles Murray. The out -door shooting season opened with a whoop, and on Tuesday, May 15, 1906, the First Battalion went to Creed- moor. The proverbial 7th Regt. weather was absent, for a wonder, and the en- tire day was one of suc- cesses. We qualified every man that went down, and finished fourth in the State match, fifth in the O'Donohue and eighth in the Knickerbocker Gray's. Considering that there were twenty men with us that had never been to Creedmoor, the showing was one to be proud of. Lt. DeMille got his sharpshooter bar, as did Lt. Thomas and Pvt. Weninge. Ro- bert took a crack at the 500 and went through, so, as our amiable Chairman of Rifle Com- mittee remarked, "We have three and one- half sharpshooter as a nucleus for higher hon- ors." Whether Hobert will be "peeved" at the remark, I do not know, but he tells me that he is going to be not only two halves, but is going on and not stop upon such lowly ground as sharpshooter, but receive a nice new safety pin emblazoned with the magic words "Distinguished Expert." Sgt. Reisig received his twenty-year medal at the parade in April, and there is no one in the Regiment that deserves the honor more. His faithful and steadfast work for the Com- pany is appreciated too little, and that may he be with us for at least twenty years more is the wish of all who know him, and those who do not know him have still something to live for. A lowly Pilgrim left his home and friends to carry the banner and fame of his country to the classic Hellenic shores. Did he make any progress? Well, he just cleaned up the 400 and 800-meter races, and thereby brought much glory to his Country. Considering that Pilgrim is a Lance Corporal in the 5th Co., and that he beat a Lieutenant of the British army, in the 400, just draw your own deduc- tions. Some of the good fellows of the Com- pany should foregather and have much talk and tobacco when Paul gets back, and hear the story of his victories. Doug. Cook still has his smell wagon on his hands, his attempt at raffling it not being suc- cessful in ridding him of its possession. The drawing of the raffle came oflF the first of May 197 and Witthaus won the machine, but preferred to take the money instead of the motor. Doug, promises to start the thing going down hill some day, riderless, with his blessing and im- mediately disappear from the neighborhood. A promising young soldier notified the First Sergeant, anent Creedmoor day, that he would attend "If the weather permits." As he was at the range, I trust he got his uniform from "the cleanser" in time for the Decoration Day parade. The new drilling squad presented Ben Hammond with a suit case for his kindly offices to them, and in his speech of accept- ance, Ben was mean enough to tell them, that they would continue to drill as per schedule until further notice. There was a whisper in the air that sounded like "ingrate," but the dire threats of the squad, evidently came to no purpose, as "Ham" went merrily along with his suit case. Vincent Delnose, one of our veterans who shows up, went to Creedmoor with us as a spectator, and made the time pleasant for a select coterie. Ask Herb Aldhaus and Leo Knust if they didn't really have a good time when they came back. Herb says he just loves the new Hotel Belmont, and Lonsdale had trouble buying a suit case to take home his accumulated wealth to that haven of rest, just "forty-five minutes from Broadway." On returning from Creedmoor a crowd went over to the New York Athletic Club, and as every one had to sing a song, new talent is rapidly developing. Sheehan's "Sympathy" was a symphony alone, and Blackledge and Storms, in their new dance, was a scream from start to finish. Lt. Col. Kipp and Adjt. Wall joined the Captain and enjoyed the fun. Dick Heather's own composition was a thing of joy, and altogether the evening was one well worth enjoying. Still another crowd from the Company went home and "hit the feathers," but then, they missed all the fun, and that is their punish- ment. There is to be a ball game, I understand, rumors of Travers Island, a big feed, and much joyousness, in June. Lt. Thomas is figuring it all out, so be on the job for a gorgeous event in the good old summer time. L. Mackee Hutchins. Munich Rifle Contest At the request of the Bavarian Government, K. Buenz, the German Consul General in New York, has invited all American riflemen to take part in the fifteenth grand contest of German riflemen, to be held on July 15 to 22, in Munich, after a lapse of twenty-five years. If the gentleman who deals out assorted pack- ages of atmosphere at the command of the weather bureau thought that he would annoy us in the least by imitating the Flood on May 5, he was greatly mistaken ; we simply love water and revel in mud, therefore we individually and collectively spurned the weather. In spite of the fact that our own spirits were very strong that day, the Com- pany owes a vote of thanks to the kindly gen- tleman, an ex-member of the Regiment, at No. 160 Madison Avenue, who so freely gave of his cough medicine in order to ward off dis- ease. Mr. Leland was especially grateful for our friend's kindness, for Mr. Leland was wet and his trousers were soaking. It is needless to state that the Veterans were the particular stars of our Centennial Celebra- tion, and well they might be. If any active member could look at the men who made the Regiment what it is, without being determined to at least try to approximate to their spirit and devotion, that active member would bet- ter become quietly but quickly an ex. ; and if our beloved "soldiers" who on dull drill nights find it irksome to keep the alignment would only take an object lesson from those straight lines of Veterans, who couldn't see mud pud- dles because their chins were up, then May 5 would have done its greatest service. The banquet turned out to be a wonderful love-feast ; we didn't care what the French on the menu disguised, we just were completely happy because the great big family of "old Grey Jackets" was gathered together under their own roof to justify the adage, "once a 7th Regt. man, always a 7th Regt. man," even though serving under other colors. It was not the least gratifying part of the evening to have our honored guests convey to us the con- gratulations of the city. State and Nation, in speeches which were filled with the spirit of the occasion. It was regretted greatly that Capt. Brincker- hoff and his son, G. G. Brinckerhofif, Jr., were prevented by illness from attending the cele- bration. Brig. Gen. J. E. Duryee sent his greetings to "dear old Company Six" from California ; the Duryees are truly an example of 7th Regt. in the family, Col. Abram Duryee commanded the Regiment 1849-1859, his son. Gen. Duryee, served with us at the time of the Civil War, and his son, H. H. Duryee, marched with Big Six in the "eighties." As a fitting token in memory of those who gave their lives for the country in the Civil War, the Veteran Assn. delegated Veteran 198 A. V. Pancoast to have the 7th Regt. statue in Central Park decorated with the National colors on May 5. And so ended the biggest and best day ever. Cpl. Clark so thoroughly enjoyed himself at the banquet that on Creedmoor day he was seen pointing out to his friends the particular spot at which he was seated. Speaking of Creedmoor, it is due that we give our appreciation of the untiring work of Capt. Stotesbury to make that day a success, and it certainly was a pleasure to see how smoothly every detail was handled. The only regret is that we did not get in the money in the State matches, but we improved greatly over last year, which is something gained. Aside from that, however, the day was a grand success with 98 present and a resulting quali- fication of 98 marksmen, not to mention eight sharpshooters. Our sympathy to those of the absent men who were sick, for they missed a fine day. To those of the absent men who were not sick — our sympathy(?) also. With this issue the scribe turns the foun- tain pen over to that experienced hand which is so well known as to need no specific men- tion ; all those who have enjoyed a few months immunity by reason of age, rank, or physical prowess, should note that the cyclone cellar is again in order. Whatever the notes have been in the reading, they have given pleasure in the writing, so Vale and the temporary ad- dress will be "Any Beer Garden, Germany." T. E. Hardenbergh, Jr. I ought to have a gilt "muck rake" or something of that sort to record the stirring events of the past month. Certainly no ordi- nary pen could do justice to the happenings of May 5, the occasion of the Cen- tennial Celebration. First there was the glorious spectacle of the parade, the first division of which, composed as it was of ex-members of the Regiment who are in the regular service, or in the National Guard, or Naval Militia, making a picture which only a Meissonier could paint, was led by Brvt. Maj.-Gen. George Moore Smith as marshal. Gen. Smith is an old Co. G man, and we were thus in the lead in the celebration, as well as everything else. Then the grizzled warriors of the Civil War, the veterans of the Spanish War, the Veterans' Assn., and finally the gal- lant Seventh as it is to-day, the leading National Guard organization of the country. Another laurel that we captured in connection with the parade and one that should not be passed lightly over was Col. Appleton's Chief of Staff, 1st Lt. John F. O'Ryan, 2nd Battery N. G. N. Y., also formerly high private in Co. G. "Jack" was the real thing in the way of a dashing young officer. Capt. Reginald L. Fos- ter, I2th Regt. N. G. N. Y., formerly a ser- geant in our Company, was also conspicuous among the uniformed officers of the first di- vision, while such good wood as ex-Sgts. John Moe, Samuel J. Bailey and Angus Hop- kins, ex-Capt. Frank M. Drake, Lts. Robert M. Dunn, J. W. B. Rockwell, Robert L. Todd and ex-Q. M. Sgt. George A. Sontag repre- sented the officers of the Company in the top- hat-frock-coat division. The shower bath in full regimentals which we received while waiting for the formation of the Veterans was an innovation which, while taken in good spirit, made running trunks out of our white ducks. Sgts. Evans and Stratton, with Pvts. Stolzenberg, Trow- bridge, Anderson and Holmes, who were on the right of the line resting on the doorway of the Knickerbocker Club, were waterproofed for the occasion by the members of that organization, and the others were hoping the rain would keep up or the line would move up. The parade back to the armory was like the march home of a victorious army, and no time was lost getting ready for the great fest. As to the execution of the Company at the tables it appeared to me at a glance that every man was doing two men's work at the board and Larendon, Jim Petrie, Gerald Stratton and Frank Ridabock were working like the chain gang on a brick scow. The only knock that I heard was after the affair was over, and that was regret on the part of "Larry" that he had not heard about the striking waiters until the next morning. Tom Witherbee gave an automobile party after the big show, with Billy Holmes and Nils Anderson as principal guests. After a sortie, the automobile attacked the gates of the Long Island Railroad track at Mineola and captured the same, the auto returning to town with the gates hanging from the lamps. I met "Rollo" Southworth on the Sunday fol- lowing the fest and asked him how he enjoyed it. He summed up the consensus of opinion with a yawn, saying: "Oh ! I feel a hundred years old to-day." Now for the Westminster Volunteers. Our annual pilgrimage to Creedmoor took place on May 15, with the Colonel, Staff and First Battalion, and owing to the fact that there were nine absentees and other things, we failed to score for the O'Donohue Trophy and the Knickerbocker Grays. All the Company cracks seemed to be off in their marksmanship and we finished among the "also rans" in the hunt for these trophies. "Lance" Wilson took 199 up his annual collection from the Company rookies and will devote the proceeds to the establishment of a home for superannuated members of the N. C. S. Sgt. Petrie also took up a collection from the literary members of the Company, who spent the day under the trees "looking over the papers." Big Bill Kindgen lost his eyesight looking for court notables, and had considerable difficulty in finding the spot to qualify. Every man got through and several got the sharpshooter decoration. While on the subject of shooting it gives me pleasure to note that Sgt. Harry L. Suydam carried ofif what is known as the Picture prize in the Regimental Rifle Club competition for the season of 1905-06. This prize is donated in memory of Maj. A. W. Conover, and is awarded to the member of the club who makes the highest score in the "Championship Aggre- gate Match" under the following conditions : Seven shots standing, seven shots prone, the best score made in each month to count and highest aggregate to win. The K. O. in the last general orders notes with regret the fact that Capt. William J. Underwood and Lt. Howard E. Crall were omitted from the list of the team as published in G. O. No. 12, series of 1905, "which re- corded the work during the year and highly commended the devotion and self-sacrifice of the Regimental Riflemen." The results of the shooting season in the various matches in our Company were an- nounced at the meeting held on May 11. Pvts. Madigan, Gross and Donaldson won the first team prize ; Pvts. Raymond, Duncan and Martin won the second team prize; Pvts. A. F. Clark, M. S. Clark and Bryan won the third team prize, while Sgt. Suydam and Pvts. Bell- man and Kindgen took fourth team prize. Lt Crall won the first prize in the Senior Class and for the best improvement : Sgt. Suydam took the same prize in the First Class ; Pvt. Gross took the Second Class prize and Pvt. D. G. Anderson took the Third Class prize ; Pvt. Freeman scored the best improvement with no previous record. Pvt. Witter wins the Ziegler Trophy competition first prize, $30, with an average imorovement of 12.05 P^r cent. Pvt. Gross gets second place and $20, with 11.03 per cent., and Pvt. Duncan third, with $10, with 8.82 per cent. Pvt. Trowbridge won the Foster Trophy, and the following won Company team medals: Capt. Under- wood. It Crall, Set Su'-'Ia"" Cols, ^r'^xton, Dixon, Follett, Christy, Madison and Smith (J. A.), Pvts. Clark, Hamilton, MacGuffie, Martin, Raymond, Robinson (F. C), Ward, Witter and Ben Vorhis. Pvt. William Oakley Raymond, enlisted March 10, 1899, is up for Lance Corporal. Raymond is a 100 per cent, man and deserves the job. 1st Sgt. Evans has sailed for Europe ror a well-earned vacation. I have received the announcement of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Robena May Woods to Mr. James Hutchinson, Jr., on April 16. John P. Kenny. With one notable ex- ception, every member of the Company was on hand Creedmoor Day, and each did his best, which, as the result shows, was almost good enough, for, unless some Company from one of the other regiments should upset present calculations, another third prize in the Brigade match will adorn the 8th Co. room next season. Of course, first or second prize would have been more to our liking, but we have the satisfaction of know- ing that these two trophies will stay in the family, and besides we have become somewhat attached to third place in this particular match. The appetite and thirst brought back from Creedmoor each year are things to conjurt with. Heretofore we have satisfied them at the Murray Hill, but since the control of that famous hostelry has passed from the hands of Washington L. Jacques, the entertainment committee has been compelled to establish headquarters elsewhere, and as Reisenweber has become a 7th Regt. habit, we spent the evening of Creedmoor day wondering how many dishes his kitchen mechanic could trans- form into the shape and consistency of a cod- fish cake. The only thing that seemed to "stump" him was the soup. With this excep- tion he "croquetted" the entire menu from oysters to nuts. Your humble scribe is not a culinary authority, but he ventures the asser- tion that in no other establishment has such a remarkable table d'hote feat ever been per- formed for the price of one dollar. Aside from the dinner, the night at Reisenweber's was a roaring success(the adjective has been selected after long and careful consideration), and it was well worth the trip and the price to see how little the members of the 8th Co. care about sleep, even after a strenuous day like the one spent at Creedmoor. It is not to be wondered at that the Com- pany, from whose ranks so many distin- guished 7th Regt. officers have graduated, and whose veteran organization is considerably the largest in the organization, should have 200 taken a conspicuous part in the Centennial Cele- bration. After it was all over (officially), we had an "at home" in the Company room, and received not only every former member of Co. H. who was present, but also a number of prominent officers from other Regiments. The entertainment committee, with a foresight born of long association with the rest of the Company, had provided "light refreshments," the Saengerfest furnished the music and the rest of us contributed our share of the noise and enthusiasm. We had songs and speeches from several well-known members of the National Guard, and some inspired genius (if a somewhat hazy recollection serves me right it was Ed. Goode) proposed a parade, the chief feature of which consisted of having the var- ious notables pass in review. The reviewing party was composed of Capt. Joscelyn. Later in the evening when the guests had gone, our old captain, Maj. Lydecker, dropped in to tell us that he had not forgotten the Eighth, and to swap reminiscences with the veteran and active members who had served under him. If there was a 7th Regt. man whose blood did not tingle when the "vets" marched by us in the afternoon of May 5 he was not in the ranks of Co. H. We had an exceptionally good vantage point at the corner of 33rd Street and Madison Avenue, and were able to watch the old boys execute "right wheel" and other movements of the "days beyond recall." Some of the veterans had been posted on the new drill regulations, but every another's son of them, whether he had just left the ranks or had not served since the sixties, showed by his carriage and marching that some time or other he had worn the gray. A number of 8th Co. veterans, who had not discarded their dress uniforms, marched with the active members, and it may have been their presence or the inspiration furnished by the occasion, but at any rate when we reached the armory we felt that we had lived up to our tradition and the sobriquet, "the steady old Eighth." Capt. Bryant, of the Essex Troop, of New- ark, N. J., and formerly a member of the 8th Co., who returned from a European trip in order to take part in the Centennial Celebration, says that while he was in Vienna a number of 7th Regt. men were making preparations to celebrate May 5th, with a miniature parade, of which a band was to be the principal feature. Now that the Rifle Club's season has closed, Cpl. Wheeler has gone in for rowing. He has established summer headquarters at Travers Island, having made the junior crew of the New York Athletic Club. June will be an important month in the matrimonial line for the members of the Com- pany, Capt. Joscelyn, Dave Darlington and "Bussie" Butler all having made arrange- ments to be married within that month. The Captain's marriage to Mrs. Moore will occur on or about June 30. All who know how deep is the affection of every member of the Com- pany for the Captain need not be told that we all unite in wishing him and his bride-elect long life and a full measure of happiness. The wedding of Miss Hegeman and "Bussie" oc- curred on June 2, at St. Stephen's, and Miss Shields will become Mrs. Darlington on the i8th at a quiet wedding at the home of the bride. Dave has foresworn poker and sack- racing, but it is learned from a responsible source that he is still holding out for bridge and one night a week at "Barney's." May he get no worse than a compromise verdict ! Both Miss Hegeman and Miss Shields are 7th Regt. girls by inclination and association, so there is not much danger of either "Biissie" or Dave being requested to apply for a discharge for a good many years. "Peevish Bill' Collins has undergone a Jim Dumps Sunny Jim transformation since the annual meeting May 14, when the trials and tribulations of the I. S. A. P. were transferred from his shoulders to those of Sgt. Relyea. Sgt. Collins gets a much deserved rest from the responsibilities of the rifle department, which have been his for the past three years. Upon his retirement he was presented with a loving cup as a mark of the Company's appre- ciation of his faithful work. Sgt. Relyea, like his predecessor, is a careful student of the shooting game and a splendid marksman as well, and the Company has every confidence in his ability to hold down the job. The annual meeting developed a new con- stitutional lawyer in the person of "Wash" Smith, who made the point of order that the new civil officers had not been properly elected. His point was well taken and resulted in the necessary formalities being gone through with. Incidentally "Wash" won a bet from my illustrious predecessor, Harold Kirby, who did not take the Smithsonian view of the mat- ter. Smith was so overcome with his achieve- ment that afterward at "Barney's" he was unable to swallow but one two-quart pitcher of "3rd Company breakfast food" at a single gulp. It should be stated by way of explana- tion that the little one's record is three. The following trinity have been added to the roster: Anderson, Davis and McCarthy. One of these fortunates (see if you can tell which one by the names) favored us with a few choice remarks four minutes after his intro- duction to the Company. And camp is thir- teen long months off! Four more prospective recruits are anxiously awaiting election, and 20I numerous fond parents besiege the Captain's office every day in an endeavor to get their offspring "in right." The next issue of the Gazette will be officially known as the Moose Lucmaguntic Number in honor of Cpl. Wylie's achievement in establishing a camp at that celebrated place. The issue will contain several beauti- ful illustrations including one of Charlie attired in correct afternoon apparel and armed with his new recruiting rifle in the act of shoot- ing a wooden Indian who is about to ask him for "two twos and a postal." Sgt. Baldwin has been introduced to a new tonic. There is not a headache in a barrel of it, but up to the time of going to press George could not be induced to take more than four drops in a half pint of carbonic. Will ex-Secy. Dickson kindly explain to the Company at the next regular meeting why he was compelled to adopt a physical culture diet? Fred. B. Wright, Jr. 4i^ The Tenth Company's part in the Centennial was a noble one. With Capt. Mc- Lean commanding the First Battalion, we paraded three platoons under Lts. Barron and Barnard and Lt. Nes- bitt, of Company G. The men never marched more proudly and steadily, and the continued applause along Fifth Avenue showed that their fine ap- pearance was appreciated. A tropical downpour caught us just as we formed line at 32d St. and Fifth Avenue. "Take what shelter you can!" was the order; and the Knickerbocker Club extended the privileges of its curb-stone and area to our first platoon. With unfailing good spirits the men sang: "How dry I am !" while floods of rain sluiced from their shakos down their necks. Then the sun peered out and was greeted with loud cheers : the line formed again, and we forgot our discomfort in the pride of seeing our veterans (God bless them !) who turned out so splendidly, marching, even the oldest of them, with the firm, erect car- riage and the stride that they had learned in the best of schools. There were many graduates of "K" among the uniformed' officers and war vet- erans ; many familiar faces of comrades who had gone out in '98 : and closing the column came the bulk of our ex-members, more than 200 strong, led by former captains, lieutenants and first-ser- geants, rank after rank of gallant gentlemen, rep- resenting all that is is best in the military and civic life of this nation. At 5Qth Street, where the veterans wheeled into line along the sidewalk, we were able to show them that the active Company is still able to march, though changes in tactics have done away with the solidly closed-up ranks of our daddies. Cpl. Gordon Brown had the honor of acting as Color-Bearer, of the Veteran Battalion, and Cammann bore the guidon on the reviewing- stand. Both of these stalwart soldiers were con- spicuous features in the parade and filled their positions with the greatest credit. Our long-serving Secretary, who has march- ed in the left file for some 18 years, claims that he heard one new remark from the crowd to all to his collection of curbstone comments, viz. : "There go the strike-breakers!" Viewed in the light of that evening's events, the remark seemed inappropriate. The great banquet is described elsewhere, and we need only note that the veterans and actives of our Company occupied four and a half tables at the East end of the hall, and all seemed to enjoy themselves. Towards the close of the even- ing a number of good fellows gathered in the Company Room and under Nick Lenssen's osteo- pathic manipulations the old piano quite forgot its rheumatism and behaved like a two-year-old colt. Some of our ex-members were soon fol- lowing its example ; but at twelve o'clock the party broke up, and our official share in the Centennial Celebration came to an end. At the meeting May 4 Arthur Lenssen, Jameson, George Day and Bossange were elected honorary members, and on motion of Sgt. Mc- Graw, a vote of thanks was tendered to the com- mittees that had worked so hard to make the Cen- tennial a success. The grand-daughter of ex-Capt. Lefferts sur- prised the Company with a present of a magnifi- cent loving-cup, which was received with joy as a further link connecting us w'ith our former commander. Lyon, who was taken up just before the Cen- tennial, is to be congratulated on his engage- ment to Miss Elizabeth Mc Donald. We note with regret that George Carey is about to take his discharge. Enlisting in the evil year after the Spanish War, when recruiting was almost at a standstill, the acquisition of such a good man was doubly welcome, and he soon won for himself a warm place in the affections of the Company, which he always has held. His unfailing good-fellowship, his wit and simple manliness made him a large factor in our social life. Family and business duties compel him to leave the active ranks, but it is safe to say that he will never lose touch with his comrades. A spring walking-party headed by Meissner, went out to the historic shores of the Croton, one pleasant Sunday, where thev hunted snakes, caught suckers (a species of fish) and revisited some of the most famous battle-fields of the Guinea War. 202 At Creedmoor we were second in the match for the Knickerbocker Gray's Cup, (highest average score in the skirmish run) third in the O'Donohue, and fifth in general figure of merit. Our good score in the skirmish run was very satisfactory, as it shows that our large number of new men have been properly taught how to shoot. The weather was good, and our 94 officers and men present all qualified without difficulty. Bar- clay got down in time for the skirmish run, so that we had 92 shooting men and 3 officers. 6 men found time to qualify as sharpshooters, Lt. Barron, Sgt. Bliss, Cpl. Taylor. Eliot, Hitt and Noble. Cammann made 22 at the 500 yds. range. Many others who could have qualified were busy coaching. At noon there was the usual merry lunch party under the trees : sandwiches and cold tea were very popular, and hard-boiled eggs were lavishly used, also some that were not so hard. That evening about 40 men, including most of the officers and sergeants, got together at the Ter- race Garden, where they had a jolly dinner, fol- lowed by rousing songs with "Nick" at the piano. G. De C. Curtis. The Squadron A military races, were run May 19, at Van Cortlandt Park. Three or four riders were thrown, but none were seriously in- jured, though in the pumpkin race Artisan Lang- don Geer, of Troop 3, was painfully cut on the cheek. He was able to run later in the jeu de barre. and materially aided his team. An amus- ing feature of the afternoon was the chase by mounted policemen of the horses whose riders had been thrown. First Race (three-quarters of a mile, on the flat). — Won by W. S. McGuire. Troop i ; Color Bearer Ezra Prentice, 2nd; Pvt. Thomas Le Boutillier. Troop i, 3rci. Pumpkin Race. — Won by Sgt. H. W. Cram, Troop 2 ; Pyt. J. K. Porter Stone, Troop 2, 2nd ; Pvt. Ridgeiy Nicholas, Troop 3, 3rd. Steeplechase for the Van Cortlandt Cup (open to members of polo and hunt clubs and amateur racing associations). — Won by G. Fred Alper. Jeu de barre between teams from Troops i, 2 and 3. — Troops 2 and 3 were tied. Pony Race (for cup presented by Sgt. J O. Nichols and T. H. Hunt; for ponies 14.3 hands and under, open to members of polo and hunt clubs and cmateur racing associations). — Won by As:. T. Sou'e on his b. 1 . Moon- light Maid; Joseph H. Hunt's b. g. Whirlwind, ridden by J. D. Lannon, was a close second ; Alanson G. For.'s b. g. Billy, ridden by Thomas Le Boutillier, 3rd. Hurdle Race (for cup presented by Sgt.-Maj. G. E. Fahys; one and a half miles, over eight hurdles). — Won by R. C. Lawrence's b, pony The Sunshade, ridden by Alfred Borden; Cpl. Gurden Maynard, en his br. g. Danny, came in only a half length behind; Sgt. J. D. Lannon, on his b. m. Troja, 3rd. The novelty race, open only to squadron members, was amusing, as the riders had to dress and undress from travelling cases on the ground. The race was won by Cpl. Isham Henderson, Troop 3 ; Pvt. Ridgley Nicholas , Troop 3, was 2nd, and Pvt. C. A. Dana, Troop 3, 3rd. The officials of the races were : Lt.-Col. George A. Wingate, N.G., N.Y. ; Capt. J. P. Wade, U.S.A., and .Mfred B. Maclay ; startei, ex-Capt. William C. Cam- man ; aids, Q. M. Sgt. L. V. Froment and Cpl. J. Butler Wright; announcer, ist Lt. Stowe Phelps; aid, Pvt. James D. Merriman; mister of stable, ist Lt. and Q. M. John M. Gallaway; aid, James M. Charles; clerk of the course, St.-Maj. George E. Fahys; aids, Cpl. Eliot Tuckerman, Pvt. Stanton Whitney, Trumpeter William Springier Mitchell and Pvt. George .\. Crocker, Jr. ; aids to athletic committee, Cpl. Graham Youngs, Artificer Leavitt J. Hunt, Artificer Thomas Crimmins, Pvt. Theodore L. Bailey and Pvt. Carl L. de Muralt. The inter-troop revolver match for the Major's Cup was won by Troop II on April 21. The conditions of the match were: Standard American target, 30 yards, two scores of five shots each, Colt .45 caliber revolver, 15 seconds for each score at the command of "commence fir- ing." Scores: TROOP II. Priv. R. C. Lee 44 Corp. W. H. L. Edwards 49 Priv. S. Brown 54 Priv. T. R. Strong 52 1st Sgt. A. W. Putnam 98 — 297 TROOP III. Art. H. P. A. Montgomery 38 Priv. S. B. Camp 50 Priv. C. A. Dana 76 Priv. P. Le Boutillier 62 1st Sgt. R. W. Bush 55—281 TROOP r. Priv. Litchfield 87 Capt. M. H. Smith 78 Priv. T. Le Boutillier 64 Sgt. Barnard 22 Art. Milliken 23 — 274 The revolver match between Squadron A and the 71st Regt., took place on the Squadron range on April 28, and resulted in a victory for the Squadron by six points. The 71st team showed great improvement over the scores of last year's match, andi they should be an important factor in revolver contests this season. 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