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December 31 General Order 16 was issued showing total number of marks- men 694, the greatest number ever reached by any regiment. The Company returns 76, and a general figure of merit of 70.63.
1884
During the year 1884 the 7th Regiment Glee Club, which originated in 1882, was permanently organized, with Colonel Emmons Clark as president, and under the leadership of Charles H. Hoyt, of the Ninth Company, it gave several popular and attractive entertainments at the Armory.
At no time was the Company more prosperous and enthusiastic. Having demonstrated its title as the Athletic Company of the Regiment, on January 22 it visited the Armory of the 13th Regiment to conquer the athletes of that organization and after a hard struggle proved its claim to the championship of the National Guard.
At a special meeting held after drill January 10, Second Lieutenant James Thomas Harper was promoted First Lieutenant and Sergeant E. Sage, Second Lieutenant.
On February 15 Governor Grover Cleveland reviewed the Regiment at the Armory. The occasion was memorable in every way. Most of the regimental commandants of the city and Brooklyn, and a number of regular officers, be- sides the usual 7th Regiment quota of society people, filled every part of the building.
March 3 the presentation of marksman badges took place. This was one of the handsomest military spectacles ever seen in New York; ranking with the Governor's Review. Dress parade and Review were faultlessly executed, many regular officers being quite enthusiastic in their criticisms. Badges were pre- sented to 694 men; the largest number ever won by any organization and more than one-fourth of the entire number in New York State. The Company re- ceived seventy-six.
At the Company meeting March 4, Ex-First Lieutenant Daniel Chauncey, Jr., was presented with a massive silver pitcher and handsomely engrossed resolutions, a token of deep esteem of his late comrades. Five members were elected, increasing the total to 110, the largest since 1877.
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Company I group, 1883-1884
Left to right: Folsom, S., Mulhallon, Landon, Taylor, I., Gould, French, Hoeber, Folsom, W. Below: Byrd, Lawrence, N. J., Taylor, W. A.
The Fourth Athletic Meeting of the Regiment was held at the Armory in March. The list of entries included all prize winners of the previous meet- ing, and extra exertion was made by all the companies to exceed previous rec- ords, and especially wrest from the Ninth Company its title as the Athletic Company. Owing to the absence of Private J. I. Smith, grave fears were en- tertained that the Second Company would be our successors, but an agreeable disappointment was in store, for although the number of first prizes won was equalled by both the First and Second Companies, the Ninth secured more seconds, and remained champions. The record of the Company is as follows :
Half-mile walk-Private R. C. Pell Championship 75-yards-Sergeant W. D. Preston 1,000 yards-Private E. A. Richard Half-mile run-Private W. L. Thompson 93 yards-Private G. R. Preston
Second Prizes :
Bicycle race-Private J. W. Stearns, Jr.
50-yard sack race-Private Butler Williamson
220-yard run-Private A. S. LeDuc
440-yard run-Private H. C. Tallmadge
220-yard hurdle-Private F. G. Landon 3-legged race-Private R. L. Major and H. C. Tallmadge
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A RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
Company I, 7th Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y. New York, April 15, 1884
Company Orders
No. 2
I-The annexed record of drills is hereby published for the information of the members of this Company.
II-The following officers, non-commissioned, and privates are hereby specially com- mended for being present at every drill during the season of 1883-1884: Lieutenants J. Thorne Harper, Edward E. Sage.
First Sergeant George W. Chauncey; Sergeants George E. Moore, Horace C. Du Val, George H. Gould; Corporals H. D. Lockwood, W. V. A. Mulhallon, T. T. Bontecou, George J. Byrd, Arthur C. Clayton, W. N. Vail.
Privates :
P. E. Brett
Joseph Dowd
G. W. Leins
C. C. Brown
E. Davidson
J. C. Pearse
E. H. Burr
Richard H. Lawrence
J. N. Stearns, Jr.
J. W. Cleveland
L. H. Lugneer
D. B. Foncey
C. M. Hoyt
G. R. Preston
J. D. Ferris
A. Hebbard, Jr.
F. R. Masters
J. M. French
F. E. Minik
B. Williamson
Jed Frye
F. G. Landon
G. J. Weaver
W. D. Hobart
A. B. Satterlee
C. P. Wurts
G. E. Molleson
W. A. Taylor
R. V. W. DuBois
C. I. Hoeber
W. Vanderhoef
F. G. Evans
C. G. Prentiss
T. B. Cornell
A. D. Ellsworth
A. C. Wilde
M. D. Dechert
W. C. Fargo
C. E. Warren
R. L. Major
III-It is believed that the record of drills of the Company for the past season has never been equalled, as from a roll of 101 members, fifty-three have been present at every roll call, while fourteen have missed but one drill. Actual general average at drills, ninety-one. Actual general average at parades, 90 1/3.
IV-The Commandant heartily congratulates the Company upon its present condition in every respect, and urges upon each and every member to continue their zeal for its good welfare for the future.
By order of
Captain William C. Casey, George W. Chauncey, First Sergeant
TRIP TO HARTFORD AND NEW HAVEN 1884
In accordance with orders, the Regiment proceeded to Hartford June 18. The day proved warm, even at the early hour of assembly. The number present was a disappointment; the Regimental front being but eighteen files, while the Company total was forty-nine men, all told. The journey was a repetition of all others which preceded it. On the cars order and disorder reigned in turn until the arrival at Hartford, when line was quickly formed, and after a mili- tary reception by the 1st Regiment, the position in the line of the procession was reached. After a delay of an hour in a broiling sun, the column was put
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Hartford, Conn., June 18, 1884. Captain Casey
in motion, and for two hours the men endured as much discomfort as it was possible to successfully withstand. Several men fell from sheer inability to proceed further. Kind citizens did all in their power to administer to exhausted nature, and with such success that no serious casualties were reported. Special acknowledgments are due to the family of ex-Governor Jewell for attention shown to the one member of the Company who needed and promptly received a brace! The march was too long by several miles. The State uniform worn by the N.Y.G. proved no cooler, nor more serviceable than the swallow tail. Being thinner and darker in color, it offered less resistance to heat, showed dust more plainly and was fully as uncomfortable on a hot day.
June 19. Proceeded to New Haven at 11 a.m. Were received by the New Haven Greys and other corps, and escorted to Greys' Armory where arms were stacked. Thence marched to a large hall uptown where a beautiful and boun- tiful spread was furnished. This finished, nearly every stage and carriage in the city was hired and driven to the four quarters of that portion of the globe. At 4 o'clock line was formed and the procession marched through all the prin- cipal streets. It rained slightly during most of the afternoon which somewhat soiled white pants. A review and dress parade by the Regiment on the College Green, concluding with the escort to the cars, finished a most enjoyable day. The hospitality displayed by the "Greys" and citizens generally, under some- what embarrassing circumstances, is deeply appreciated by the members of the Regiment. A tempting meal furnished on the train by the Quartermaster was duly apportioned to the men and until New York was reached "there was a sound of revelry by night."
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June 3, Private Frank G. Landon was promoted Corporal, vice H. C. Lock- wood, promoted Second Lieutenant, 12th Regiment.
July 11, a battalion of three companies, including the Ninth, proceeded to Creedmoor for rifle practice.
The first Company drill, October 9, was another illustration of enthusiastic determination. Forty and one-half files, ninety men, exclusive of squad of four, were turned over to the captain at 8:05 o'clock. The man who can uncon- cernedly observe the handling of such a body of men, and not admire the matchless skill displayed by Captain Casey on Thursday night, has yet to be seen at the Armory. This particular drill was remarkable for the simplicity of the movements executed, consisting only of the dressing, facing and wheeling of columns of fours, and the persistent watchfulness in their execution. Detail in its nicety was exacted to the fullest extent, and the result justified all that has ever been said in praise of the Company and its commandant. Though the criticism is from the pen of a participant in the drill, it reflects the unprejudiced judgment of many observers, who are not apt to flatter.
In November the liveliest interest was manifested. Proud of the position of the Company as the athletic champions of the Regiment, the members who had made entries went into training to retain the lead. Certain members organized an amateur theatrical company for a private entertainment during the winter. With the regular drills and the coming events referred to, the Ninth Company was probably the busiest in the Regiment. The Athletic Games were held on the 24th and the First Company carried off the honors, followed by the Second and the Ninth. For the first time fortune proved fickle, and the Com- pany was forced from the "front row." Under a new system of counting first prizes for every member of a successful tug-of-war team, the total wins will henceforth be against us, our members not excelling in that branch of athletics.
THE NINTH COMPANY DRAMATIC CLUB
The entertainment that ushered in that long line of successes credited to Company I's Dramatic Club was given at the University Club Theatre on the evening of April 21, 1884. New York City at this time was full of amateur actors and every season was filled with their productions, most of which were given for some charitable purpose and royally supported by society. In this field the Ninth Company was preeminent as we shall see further on in this chapter. Their excellent plays and operettas continued for more than a decade to the delight of their friends and the envy of their rivals.
GRAND MINSTREL PERFORMANCE
PART I
Interlocutor, Mr. Miles C. Palmer
Mr. W. W. Russell BONES Mr. W. N. Vail Mr. R. L. Major Mr. J. A. Oudin TAMBORINES Mr. Geo. J. Weaver Mr. F. G. Landon
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PART II "THE DANCING LESSON"
Madame Cavalazzi (without the permission of Colonel Mapleson)
Mons. Lorella (kind permission of King of Siam)
Mr. W. N. Vail Mr. F. G. Landon
String Picking by Messrs. Merritt and Weaver. Mr. Harry S. Blake, "AN-IDEA-OF-HIS-OWN."
INTRODUCING-Conversation, Imitation, Recitation, Transformation. GRAND REVIEW AND DRESS PARADE Of the famous Charleston Blues, Commandant, F. G. Landon.
F. G. Landon "Captain" Charleston Blues
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PART III "ST. PEEKSKILL ACADEMY, OR THE 7TH IN EMBRYO."
CAST Mr. Miles C. Palmer
General Jack Kiker
President and only Professor.
Dunce
Mr. J. A. Oudin
Affected with foot and mouth disease-principally mouth.
Johnny Smith (always late)
Mr. J. W. Cleveland
Has no connection with "Don't or Never."
Miss Smith
Mr. A. C. Clayton
John Smith
Vail
J. Smith
Russell
Jno. J. Smith
Hoeber
J. Jno. Smith
Scholars, by Messrs.
Wood
J. J. Smith
Major
Jno. Jno. Smith
Landon Cleveland
J. Jno. J. Smith
MINSTRELS OF THE SEVENTH
All the fathers and mothers and brothers and sisters and cousins and aunts of the members of Company I of the 7th Regiment were present in full dress in the University Club Theatre last evening to witness a minstrel performance designed and carried out by the gay young gentlemen who compose the gayest company of the 7th. The programme was headed : "Aches and pains at 8; ambulances may be ordered at 10."
The performance began with the usual row of solemn black "ham-fatters," who cracked the usual minstrel jokes with professional gravity. The interlocutor was M. C. Palmer; W. W. Russell, W. N. Vail, and R. L. Major rattled the bones, and J. A. Oudin, George J. Weaver, and F. G. Landon performed upon the tambourines. The toilets of the seven were masterpieces, and Mr. Weaver's diamond was magnificent, and glistened like an electric light under a finger-bowl.
The "Contest of Beauty," which closed the first part of the performance, left scarcely a dry eye in the audience, for they all "laughed 'till they cried." In the second part F. G. Landon as "Madame Cavalazzi, without permission of Colonel Mapleson," pirouetted on both head and toes in a manner that would have driven the real Cavalazzi wild with envy.
The usual minstrel "first part" was rendered by twenty-two men, who were disclosed at the rising of the curtain seated in a semicircle in dazzling shirt-fronts, radiant with dia- monds and surmounted by collars of huge proportions. Charles H. Hoyt's tenor solo, Mollie Mavrone, was especially well received. An amusing comic ditty, entitled O Melissa, was sung by J. A. Oudin, who introduced several original verses with allusions to various matters of particular interest to the members of the Seventh. A laughable sketch, The Dancing Lesson, was given by Messrs. W. N. Vail and F. G. Landon. Banjo playing followed by Messrs. George J. Weaver and Merritt.
One of the cleverest performances of the evening was the "Grand Review and Dress Parade," of the Charleston Blues, commanded by "Captain" F. G. Landon. The entertain- ment concluded with an original farce entitled St. Peekskill Academy; or, the 7th in Embryo, with a cast of ten performers. The drama was a clever take-off from some of the experiences of the company while in camp in Peekskill last summer, and was heartily enjoyed by all the members of the Regiment.
A lamb of both sexes.
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J. A. Oudin End Man
GLEE CLUB
There had been glee clubs in the Regiment from time to time-as I suppose soldiers have been singing since the time of Julius Caesar-but nothing excep- tional in this line occurred until in our day there was enlisted Charles H. Hoyt on May 9, 1882. Hoyt was an organist and choir master and, in addition to that, had a fine baritone voice. He at once took command of our piano and started
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C. H. Hoyt Leader 7th Regiment Glee Club
the whole Company singing. This fact had a great deal to do with our devel- oping into our theatrical period. Not content with his work in the Company, he organized the 7th Regiment Glee Club.
In the program with the foreword
"Our First Bow"
the Club gave its first concert on. December 20, 1884, in the Veterans' Room of the Armory.
The following were the active members:
H. H. Arthur C. A. Darling *C. M. Jesup
*W. G. Owen
J. W. Arthur G. W. Happy Frank Keck *A. M. Prentiss
C. A. Appleton F. E. Davison W. C. B. Kemp
*W. D. Preston
Theo. Babcock, Jr. *W. C. Fargo I. W. Lore
*Benj. Prince
C. F. Brinck S. A. Harriman *F. G. Landon
T. H. Smyth
*J. W. Cleveland
J. B. Hibbard, Jr. *R. L. Major
C. H. Tucker, Jr.
*W. F. Catterfield *C. H. Hoyt *C. F. Muller J. C. Thomas
*T. B. Cornell
F. Jacobson, Jr.
O. Mussiman, Jr. C. S. VanRensselaer
H. S. Clark
* Company I men.
Company I thirteen, total thirty-three members.
Among these Ninth Company members, the following had outstanding voices : T. B. Cornell, C. H. Hoyt, W. D. Preston, Benj. Prince
The Club gave two concerts a year in the Armory and many others outside the Armory. The Club continued for a number of years. -F. G. L.
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GRE GROSS
OF HONOR
BY
HARRY G. DU VAL ..
What does it mean. hoy? why did the blood Komp tomy check and my eyes grow ding With leaves as they printed on my faced cost "What erage of bronze with its ribbon trim? Why did fung like a raw recruit And awkwardly grap the Colonels band Instead of returning a prompt salute Air
Mud Waiting the meif command ?.
Fat auce all
L. Hay a boy thot care eighteen: You'd think that that happen ?? po long ago Would have slept wenn ce, but that prifrage
Had won through the years that have mond since then Nome a thousand mensay whoop and bright Of aller gener that we Seventh may Commemorate by our Crop to night:
brat winy phone.
Il bile contades salgdie way every ride .
Days when again the washing thương "Has made the our with its ehering rings
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You can gur ga we go Fedt fchaud
Ju regiment proudly marched along to the old-time Seventh swing
OF the pulley mob has been made to ject Jithat not for play are we taught alone. Chat the message bonne in our shining steel Tills that the City will guard ity own You can fancy then that hy heart war dirnd "Ar reeves like there for the time "brake raphy, + And the Colonels words I proudly heard. For your long and faithful service thanks.
imal might. to ward the blowy at the Nations he
If the chance where offered of for years there Of life in exchange for that jaspiny day
Fight y the black and grey Lyg,twenty orparty-fa still fax no: for it's graven deep ofy ismert cout
Mht I Want it there why at lant I go Jedanwer the call of the silent roll.
THE CROSS OF HONOR 1885
In January the roll was increased to 113 and the same enthusiasm was main- tained which had prevailed during 1884.
February 12, the Regiment was reviewed by Governor Hill and the Marks- man's Badges for 1884 were presented.
Went lined Broadway in the April smile
that what is rear
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March 18, the ceremony of presenting the "Cross of Honor" to those mem- bers and ex-members who were distinguished for "long and faithful service" took place and was probably the most important incident in the life of the Regiment. Never before had been gathered together in one building so many gentlemen of national reputation whose military history owed allegiance to a single organization. Over five hundred officers separated since the war by the vicissitudes of business life gathered together to receive from the 7th Regi- ment, their Alma Mater, its recognition of their devotion to "Gloria et Patria." To those who witnessed the ceremony from the ranks it was especially inter- esting, being the first substantial inducement offered by any organization for continued service.
The first presentation of the Cross of Honor was commemorated in verse by Lieutenant H. C. Du Val, of the Ninth Company, a recipient of the decoration on this occasion :
THE CROSS OF HONOR
What does it mean, boy? why did the blood Leap to my cheek and my eyes grow dim With tears as they pinned on my faded coat The cross of bronze with its ribbon trim? Why did I turn like a raw recruit And awkwardly grasp the Colonel's hand,
Instead of returning a prompt salute And waiting the next command?
You're right to wonder that one so old In the ranks as I, should forget to stand As a soldier should, and not move an inch Till his officer gives command. But wait till you've heard what my feelings were, How my heart was thumping within its cell;
How scenes of the past came before me there, And the present, like mists, from around me fell.
I fancied I saw the crowd once more That lined Broadway in the April sun; I heard its cheers-that deafening roar It gave as we marched in "Sixty-one," To prove that New York was in the fight- In it to stay, and would do her part- Do it with all her royal might, To ward the blows at the nation's heart.
I was a boy then, scarce eighteen; You'd think that what happened so long ago Would have slept in peace; but that April scene Seems in each year to brighter grow. And tonight, as the cross on my breast was placed, While comrades gathered on every side,
You can guess how Memory's feet retraced The ground so filled with a soldier's pride.
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If the chance were offered of ten years more Of life in exchange for that famous day When the capital's heart went up in thanks A sight of the black and gray- Ay, twenty or forty-I'd still say no; For it's graven deep on my inmost soul,
And I want it there when at last I go To answer the call of the silent roll.
And on through the years that have passed since then Come a thousand memories warm and bright
Of other scenes that we Seventh men Commemorate by our cross tonight ; Days when again the waiting throng Has made the air with its cheering ring,
As the Regiment proudly marched along To the old-time "Seventh Swing."
Or the sullen mob has been made to feel That not for play are we taught alone; That the message borne in our shining steel Tells that the city will guard its own! You can fancy, then, that my heart was stirred As scenes like these for the time "broke ranks,"
And the Colonel's words I proudly heard, "For your long and faithful service, thanks."
COMPANY NOTES 1885
March 27, a Battalion composed of Companies A, H and I paraded for drill at the Armory. Average present at drill during the month: ninety-six, Company I, and including squad, 102. This closed the most successful drill season ever held by any Company of the National Guard, the average present during the year being ninety-three, and including those drilling and waiting enlistment, ninety-seven.
Decoration Day, May 30, the usual Division Battalion Parade took place, the column being reviewed by President Cleveland. Regimental front thirty-six, divided into twenty companies. This parade developed the fact that the wisdom displayed by Colonel Clark in his continued opposition to the State uniform had borne fruit. At no time since 1861, when the nation was backing the Regi- ment, had the number of men present been so large. While prophets predicted that free uniforms meant full ranks, but two men, Colonel Clark and Colonel Porter, stood up in opposition and the results achieved are the living proof of the former's far-seeing judgment.
No Regiment has prospered under the prize package system per se. Of all Regiments the 7th only increased in strength and effectiveness. Its increased
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Non-coms, Peekskill, 1885
strength was plain to anyone who had eyes and used them; its increased ef- ficiency was proved by the constant drafts made upon its ranks by other organ- izations in need of officers. A distinctive uniform is necessary to Regimental success and that Corps which voluntarily discards it, limits its own growth.
MORE THEATRICALS Helping Along the Pedestal Fund
In the pretty auditorium of the University Club Theatre last night many ladies and their escorts sat and watched the soldiers of Company I of the 7th Regiment sing and act Byron's burlesque of "The Lady of Lyons." The masterly management of an extensive train, coupled with the coy fluttering of a crimson fan, and the distinguished poise of a Gainsborough hat covered Mr. Walter N. Vail with glory as "Pauline." It was the biggest hit of the evening, with the possible exception of "Janet," who in the person of Militiaman George B. Dowling, became a regular 250-pound hit. Encores were showered on Private Joseph A. Oudin, when he sang as the "Widow Melnotte" and Private Francis G. Landon got so many recalls as "Claude Melnotte" that the play lasted nearly an hour longer than anybody expected. (Newspaper note, April 14, 1885.)
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SECOND COMPANY I SEVENTH REGIMENT DRAMATIC CLUB ENTERTAINMENT in aid of the BARTHOLDI PEDESTAL FUND University Club Theatre, Madison Avenue & 26th Street April 13 and 14, 1885. Eight O'Clock, p.m.
COMMITTEE Francis G. Landon, Chairman
William D. Preston Walter N. Vail
Joseph A. Oudin Benjamin Prince
Stage Manager-George J. Weaver Prompter-Charles E. Warren Treasurer-Theodore B. Cornell
Ass't Stage Manager-Frank G. Evans
Musical Director-Charles H. Hoyt
Orchestra-Ernest Never
Perruquier-Charles Meyer
Costumer-Joseph W. Horner
Furniture-Thomas Mathews
SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN'S Operetta COX AND BOX or THE LONG-LOST BROTHERS
CAST
Charles H. Hoyt
James John Cox (a hatter) John James Box (a printer)
Benjamin Prince
Sergt. Bouncer (late of the Yeomanry)
Joseph A. Oudin
Scene: A Lodging Room
H. J. Byron's Burlesque Extravaganza LADY OF LYONS Lyrics by Horace C. Du Val, Company "I"
CAST
Beauséant
Colonel Damas
Deschappelles
Claude Melnotte
William D. Preston George W. Fairchild J. Wray Cleveland Francis G. Landon
Gaspar The Family Porter S
Clarence I. Hoeber
Landlord of the "Golden Lion"
Madame Deschappelles
Pauline
Janet
George B. Dowling Joseph A. Oudin
Widow Melnotte
Theodore B. Cornell Egbert C. Denison Walter N. Vail
Chorus of Peasants and Soldiers by the Company Fifteen to Twenty Men
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ACT I.
Scene 1 .- At Deschappelles
Scene 2 .- The "Golden Lion"
Scene 3 .- Melnotte's Home
ACT II. Scene 1 .- Garden at Deschappelles Scene 2 .- "Golden Lion" Scene 3 .- The Widow's Cottage
ACT III. Scene 1 .- A Street Scene 2 .- At Deschappelles
SOME OF DU VAL'S LYRICS
THE LANDLORD Tunc, "The Man o warsman"
I
A landlord proud you see in me,
One of the proudest kind-
My brain is stored with "beds and board"
And bills you're sure to find.
But what's most dear to me in life,
And sweeter too, by far- Is to take a nip-an occasional sip- In my elegent hotel bar. The bar, the bar, the elegant hotel bar, The spot for me, you can plainly see ( pointing to his red nose) Is within my hotel bar.
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