THE BATTALION.
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cisep, and squad drill ; neither company repeating the drill
of the former. The drill was creditable throughout.
EXTENDED ORDER DRILL.
The battalion was then reformed, and extended order drill
executed with blank amunition, with excellent results.
ARTILLERY DETACHMENT.
Manual of the piece with blank amunition well executed.
SIGNAL DRILL.
The signal detachment was reported, but owing to the late
ness of the hour, no practice or exercise was given.
INSPECTION OF QUARTERS.
The quarters were inspected and found to be neat, clean,
well arranged, and comfortable.
MESSING.
The mess hall was inspected, and the formation of the bat
talion at-mess call (supper) witnessed. The battalion was
formed at quarters and proceeded by the band playing,
marched to the mess hall, entered and seated without confu
sion, and upon the entrance of the inspector came to atten
tion promptly. The mess hall and messing facilities are ex
cellent, and the system of discipline thorough and creditable.
ARMORY.
The armory is suitable and neat, and the arms are securely
and carefully stored.
ARMS.
Pieces field artillery 2
Cadet rifles 230
BAND.
The band of this college is deserving of special notice. It
is composed of fifteen good musicians, supplied with the best
instruments, is thoroughly trained and efficient. Its organi
zation and high standing is due to the efforts of Lieutenant
Bartlett.
This college was last inspected by Brevet Brigadier General