DEPARTMENT REPORTS. 95 



Colonel AV^alter Rogers aud Oaptaiu Koy Yandercook, oi" the Miehigau 

 National Guard. 



The judges decided that Co. "B," Captain S. W. llorton, was the 

 best drilled company, Co. "E," Captain J. R. Campbell, second and 

 Co. "F," Capt. M. E. Hall, third. 



The above mentioned officers of the State troops have commended 

 in the strongest terms the work of the Corps of Cadets this year. 



On Decoration Day, the entire corps proceeded to Lansing and took 

 part in the street parade. The entraining and detraining of the corps 

 by organization was well and promptly done. Before returning to the 

 college, a dress parade was held in front of the State Capitol in the 

 presence of a large and appreciative audience. On this occasion, the 

 corps presented a splendid appearance and reflected credit upon the 

 college as well as upon themselves. The department was very fortu- 

 nate this year in securing the services of Mr. A. J. Clark, instructor 

 in chemistry, as director for the band. The band composed of thirty 

 cadets, playing the various necessary instruments, has made, during 

 the year, an enviable record, both in their work in the military depart- 

 ment and in their desire to help out the various college functions by 

 adding to them their inspiring music. 



The department, this 3'ear, obtained from the government six Spring- 

 field rifles, model 1903. This is a facsimile of the very latest rifle, 

 the caliber being .22 in place of .30. As a consequence, the cadets have 

 taken a great interest in rifle practice and some very creditable scores 

 have been made. 



The object of the instruction in this department is to qualify the 

 average graduate for a commission as lieutenant in the organized 

 militia or volunteers. I consider the work as now carried on to be in 

 a good, healthy condition and to accomplish its object. 



In order to get good results in this department, it is necessary to 

 make the work worth while to the seniors, with whom the drill is 

 optional. As both the Agricultural and Engineering seniors now re- 

 ceive credit for drill, I don't think there will be any difficulty in get- 

 ting the best equipped seniors to continue the work. 



This year, 15 seniors elected drill as against 8 last jear. Any of 

 Ihese men who desire are eligible to appear for examination Jan. 2nd, 

 1909, with a view of being appointed second lieutenant in the regular 

 army. 



Before closing my report, I desire to express my appreciation of 

 the good work done by the following senior officers : A. W. Brewster, 

 R. C. Brody, J. R. Campbell, R. H. Gilbert, M. E. Hall, S. W. Horton, 

 S. F, Knigh, W. M. Rider, F. V. Tenkonohy and E. I. Wilcox. 



Very respectfully 



East Lansing, June 30th, 1908. 



F. W. FUGER, 

 Capt. 13th Inf., Comdl. 



