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First Corps Cadets, July 13. The Corps Trophy (engraving), "Concert aux avant Postes," was won by Company A, with a score of 250 out of a possible 350.

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Second Corps Cadets, August 29. The Corps Trophy (engraving), "Defense d'un Chateau," was won by Company C, with a score of 284 out of a possible 350.

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Naval Battalion, August 13. The Battalion Trophy (engraving), "The Revenge, July 21, 1558," was won by Company C, with a score of 269 out of a possible 350.

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Cavalry Battalion (teams of six), August 11. The Battalion Trophy (engraving), "Attaque d'un Convoi," was won by Troop F, with a score of 225 out of a possible 300. Troop D, .

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The State General Competition took place September 6. The competition comprised firing seven shots at 200 and 500 yards. Individual trophies recognized by medals were won as follows:

SHARPSHOOTER CLASS.

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First Prize. Sergt. H. C. Wells, Company A, First Corps Cadets, score 60.

Second Prize. Priv. J. W. Blake, Company B, First Regiment Infantry, score 59.

Third Prize. — Priv. H. Johnson, Company L, Second Regiment Infantry, score 59.

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FIRST-CLASS MARKSMEN.

Sergt G. H. Perkins, Company G, Fifth Regiment In

Second Prize. Sergt. C. A. Richardson, Company I, Fifth Regiment Infantry, score 56.

Third Prize. Corp. J. Boardman, Jr., Company I, Sixth Regiment Infantry, score 56.

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THE STATE TEAM. THE TWELVE COMPETITORS MAKING
HIGHEST AGGREGATE SCORES.

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Lieut. E. J. Gihon, Company A, Sixth Regiment,
Priv. J. H. Keough, Company A, Sixth Regiment,
Sergt. W. D. Huddle on, Company L, First Regiment,
Bugler P. Killam, Company A, Sixth Regiment,
Priv. W. H. Bean, Company D, Second Corps Cadets,
Sergt. G. R. Russell, Headquarters, First Regiment,
Priv. H. N. Conn, Company B, First Corps Cadets,
Lieut W. H. Merritt, Staff, Second Corps Cadets,
Sergt. H. C. Wells, Company A, First Corps Cadets,
Sergt. J. W. Blake, Company B, First Regiment, .
Corp. R. Howard, Company A, Sixth Regiment,
Priv. H. Johnson, Company L, Second Regiment, .

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The First Regiment of Infantry, by virtue of its team making the best score at State General Competition, is entitled to carry the tri-color on its colors for the year 1893

The Distinguished Marksman Competition took place September 7. This match comprised firing seven shots, at 200, 500 and 600 yards, and estimating distances while skirmishing. Competitors who made the three highest scores won medals.

First Prize. Priv. C. E. Horton, Company A, Sixth Regiment,

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Second Prize. - Corp. J. L. Gibbs, Company E, First Regiment, 29 +31 +30 +12= 102.

Third Prize. - Lieut. W. G. Hussey, Staff, Eighth Regiment,

2933+27+8=97.

The following competitors made the five highest scores in this match:

Priv. C. E. Horton, Company A, Sixth Regiment,.
Corp. J. L. Gibbs, Company E, First Regiment,

Lieut. W. G. Hussey, Staff, Eighth Regiment,

Corp. T. D. Barroll, Company D, First Corps Cadets,

Sergt. W. D. Huddleson, Company L, First Regiment,

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ENCAMPMENTS.

REPORTS OF COMMANDING OFFICERS.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, M. V. M,
BOSTON, Aug. 1, 1892.

Maj. Gen. SAMUEL DALTON, Adjutant General State of Massachusetts. GENERAL:- I have the honor to make the following report upon the annual tour of camp duty for the present year.

In accordance with Paragraph 7, General Orders No. 6, C. S., I assumed command of the camp ground on the morning of July 11, the tents being in readiness for the troops and the field in excellent condition. The camp was laid out on plans prepared by Captain Little, Brigade Engineer, having in view the comfort of the troops, and, although not strictly in accordance with drill regulations, was found to be very conveniently arranged.

The Eighth Regiment, Colonel Mills commanding, reported to me on Monday, July 11, having been ordered to parade on that day for the annual duty required in excess of camp duty.

Battery A, Light Artillery, Captain Follett, came onto the field about the middle of the afternoon in good shape, having marched over the road from Boston.

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The Fifth Regiment, Colonel Bancroft, reported in camp by companies on the afternoon and evening of Monday. alry, Ambulance and Signal Corps came into camp individually and in squads on the same day, so that at tattoo all organizations of the brigade, with the exception of the Ninth Regiment, were in quarters.

Guards were established by the various commands, and the regular routine of duty taken up. Taps were ordered postponed until thirty minutes later than the time prescribed in orders, that the men of the Fifth Regiment who arrived late might have an opportunity to arrange their quarters for the night. When taps were sounded they were properly observed, and quiet prevailed

during the night. Much benefit was derived by the troops that arrived in camp on Monday, as they were ready for duty at reveille on Tuesday, thereby gaining nearly an extra day's time.

I renew my recommendations of former years, that the Legislature provide that the annual tour of camp duty shall be increased to at least six days.

The health of the command was excellent during the entire encampment; notwithstanding the weather was intensely hot, fewer men were sick than at any encampment of a similar number of troops I have known.

The several duties were promptly and cheerfully performed, and good progress made in the new drill regulations. This being the first encampment of the command since their adoption, it was expected that much time would be wasted in changing from the old to the new drill; but I am pleased to be able to state that the drills by battalions and by regiments were well executed, showing that the companies had given careful attention to the new system in their armory drills.

Military courtesy was well observed, discipline properly maintained, sanitary condition of camp excellent.

With greater uniformity in the arrangement of the insides of tents, and a restriction in the contents of same, a further advancement can be made, which will improve the appearance of future camps to a very great extent.

Less familiarity between officers and men of some commands when off duty will promote discipline and produce better results. Careful instruction during the winter months in guard duty will show at next encampment proper performance of this important duty.

I have the honor to make the following recommendations in addition to the one for increase of time of annual encampment:

That at the earliest opportunity each officer and man be furnished with copy of guard manual adapted to the new drill regulations.

That appropriation be made so that each organization in camp at Framingham be provided with bath-house similar to the one now on the ground.

That the rifle range at the State camp ground be made safe for practice of inexperienced troops.

That efforts be made to erect at the State camp ground, before another tour of duty at said place, new mess-houses sufficient to accommodate the entire command that may be there encamped.

That a board of officers be detailed to recommend a ration which can be provided at short notice; that suitable provision be

made for cooking utensils, and that each company be required to keep on its rolls two competent cooks; that the same board recommend a bill of fare to be provided by the State for troops in the performance of extra or special duty, with an idea that rations similar to those issued to the United States Army, with such changes and additions as the board may deem expedient, be issued by the quartermaster's department, should an emergency arise, to require the use of same.

With a full appreciation of the support received from officers and men of the command,

I have the honor to remain, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,

BENJ. F. PEACH,

Brigadier General.

HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE, M. V. M.,

19 MILK STREET, BOSTON, June 20, 1892.

Maj. Gen. SAMUEL DALTON, Adjutant General of Massachusetts. SIR: :- I have the honor to report in compliance with General Orders No. 6, C. S., A. G. O. The Second and Sixth Regiments of Infantry, First Battalion Light Artillery, Troop F, Cavalry, the Signal and Ambulance Corps of this brigade encamped on the State camp ground, South Framingham, from June 7 to the 11th inclusive.

The two batteries, a portion of Troop F and the Sixth Regiment, with the exception of Company C, arrived in camp about 7 o'clock P.M. Monday, the 6th inst. I regret to say that, while the discipline of the troops arriving on Monday was very good on the field, enlisted men were noticed off the camp ground almost immediately after their arrival, before any measures had been taken to guard the camp. The Second Regiment Infantry came on in good condition about 12 o'clock on Tuesday. Company C of the Sixth marched over the road from Lowell, leaving their armory in Lowell on Monday morning, arriving in camp Tuesday morning about 9 A.M. Battery B came over the road from Worcester, arriving Monday evening. Both of these organizations made good time, and were apparently benefited by this experience. All other troops arrived by rail, and no accidents were reported.

This being the first encampment held by the militia or national guard under the new drill regulations, much anxiety was felt by officers and men of the brigade as to results. All were earnest in the performance of their duty, yet in the early part of the

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