Word: battalion
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Dates: during 1875-1875
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...been drilled in the Gymnasium every evening. On Tuesday last the organization was divided into two companies, and Mr. Prince, '75, was elected to the command of one company, Mr. Eldridge, '76, of the other. At present one hundred and ninety have enrolled their names, and on Monday next Battalion officers will be chosen...
...importance of the efforts now being made towards the permanent organization of a battalion amongst the students can scarcely be overestimated. Not only will the general bearing and carriage of the members be improved, but the use of the national weapon, the rifle, will be acquired under the most favorable circumstances...
That the movement is a success beyond the hopes of its projectors cannot be doubted, in view of the interest, amounting even to enthusiasm, manifested by the members who attend the drills. at the gymnasium, and by the large number of names appended to the roll of the battalion, a list daily gaining in strength and influence...
With the view of promoting such an association as rapidly as possible, I freely offer the result of some years' experience passed, not altogether without honor, during the war for the maintenance of the Union, until the election of the proper company or battalion officers, and, with the consent of the authorities, the use of the Gymnasium for meeting and drill...