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#318 Cadet Corps 

1922

 

WOODSTOCK CADETS INSPECTED

 The local Cadet Corps were inspected on Friday, June 2nd, at Island Park , by Lt Col. A.B. Snow, Inspector Cadet Services for Military District No. 7. The Cadets, 91 in number, marched from the armoury under their instructor, Capt. W.H. Hoyt, looking very smart in their summer uniforms, and were reviewed at the park by Lt Col. Snow and Mayor Mair.  The number in the corps was only two less than in the Fredericton corps, showing the interest the Woodstock boys have taken in this work during the past winter. 

 After the inspection Col. Snow addressed the boys, pointing out the advantages of cadet training, and complimenting the boys and their instructor on the excellent way in which the various branches of the training had been carried out, especially on the showing made in physical training.  He also explained that owing to the cut in the militia appropriations this year, no cadet camp for the province could be held, but that if the various corps wished to hold local camps the Department would supply equipment for it.

 The Colonel afterwards stated that the local corps would rank very high among the corps of the province, and that they had done exceptionally well considering the fact that they had been unable to start training until February this year, owing to the freezing up of the heating system in the armoury.

 Mayor Mair also addressed the boys and promised that if a local camp should be held, the necessary money to defray expenses would be forthcoming.  He congratulated the corps and their instructor on the showing made, and promised more support for the work in the future.

 It was to be regretted that the parents of the children could not find the time to witness this review as they could thus have got some idea of the work carried on and its value to the boys.  They have the advantage of having a qualified physical training instructor, and have had training for which other towns in the province are paying a special instructor.

 Capt. Hoyt states that the summer camp will be held for the local boys probably somewhere near town, and that the work will be carried on during the summer as much as possible.

 The boys willl parade to St. Luke’s church on Sunday, June 11th, at 11 a.m. where they will be addressed by Rev. H.F. Rigby, the rector.

 THE PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

JUNE 6, 1922

 

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 CADET CAMP

 If present arrangements can be carried out, the Cadet Camp will be held on the farm of Capt. D.V. Palin at Newburg from August 7th to August 12th inclusive.  The lateness of the dates is explained by the difficulties in getting any camp at all this year as no appropriation was made for Cadet Camps in the Annual Militia Estimates, and the matter had to be arranged locally.  Capt. Palin has offered the use of his grounds free of charge, and Capt. Hoyt, the Corps Instructor has arranged to get the loan of the necessary equipment from the Militia Department.  Everything was thus arranged for with the exception of feeding the lads, and they money for this will have to come mainly from the parents of the boys.  Capt. Hoyt estimates that it will take at least fifty cents per day to feed each lad, and he therefore is asking that each parent, who can afford to do so should pay $2.00 for each boy who goes to camp.  This will still leave a debit balance, but this bill be cared for ty a grant from the Town Council.

 The camp is being held on the site mentioned mainly because it is far enough away from the river to prevent accidents.  There is a stream at the camp site which is deep enough for bathing, without being dangerous for the smaller lands, and there will be ample space for baseball and other games.  There should be no reason whatever for keeping the smallest members of the Corps at home.

 The Hartland Corps are going in with the Woodstock boys and are expected to number some fifty strong.  They of course have their own grant for running their own section of the Camp, though the whole camp will be under the supervision of Capt. Hoyt, as Camp Commandment .  It is also expected that Co. A.B. Snow will be present part of the time while the camp is being held.

 It would help considerably if the boys who are intending to go whether able to pay their share or not, would notify Capt. Hoyt as soon as possible, so that the necessary arrangements could be made as early as possible regarding transportation, etc.  Details as to the time of starting, etc., will be given later.

 THE PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

JULY 31, 1922

 

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 BOYS CADET CAMP HELD AT NEWBURG

 Captain W.H. Hoyt was in charge of the 28 cadets, assisted by Captain D.V. Palin.

 The Cadet Camp which has been held on the farm of Capt. Palin, at Newburg, for the past two weeks, broke up on Monday, and twenty-eight sunburned, happy boys returned home to get ready to go back to school.

 The boys went into the camp on Tuesday, Aug. 8th, one day behind the date arranged, the delay having been caused by heavy rains.  After the camp started, however, the God of the Weather gave the best possible weather, except for on rainy day during the last week.

 Equipment for this camp was secured from the Militia Dept. at St. John by Capt. Hoyt, and everything that was necessary to make the camp a success was on hand.  The boys pitched their own tents and did all their own work, with the exception of the cooking, which was looked after by Harry Hockenhulll.  This was the most important duty of the camp, and was handled as only the great Harry can.

 The camp was run on military lines, a strict routine being adhered to, and the boys taking turns doing the necessary fatigues.  Breakfast was at 7:30 a.m., and after that lines were cleaned and tents and blankets rolled until at 9 the boys went on parade for drill and physical training.  At 11 a.m. they were taken to a brook about half a mile away, where they could bathe and generally clean up.  Every third day they were taken to the river somewhat over a mil away, where they could swim.  Afternoons were spent in drill and games, boxing and football being the most enjoyed.  Both Capt. Hoyt and Capt. Palin joined in the games with the boys, each captaining a side, and in fact joined in every activity there was in camp.

 One night at dusk a mock attack on the camp lines was staged.  Capt. Hoyt with eight boys defending, while Capt. Paliln with the remainder attacked.  The attaking forces advanced from three different points and showing great skill in coming through the woods surrounding the camp, in the dusk.  The defending forces managed to capture the majority of the attackers, and won the fray, but it was on the whole a close and well thought out action.

 On the last Sunday and exhibition of physical training and games was put on ofor the benefit of a large number of visitors, and was extremely well done.

 The camp this year was purely a local affair, no expenses whatever being borne by the Militia Dept. except supplying the necessary equipment.  The total expenses of running the camp amounted to $227.16 divided as follows:

 Provisions         $131.16

Cook’s wages      58.00

Truckage              20.00

Car hire (hauling grub)        18.00

 Or the expense of keeping each boy there for two weeks was almost exactly eight dollars, slightly of 50 cents per day.

 The grounds were given by Capt. Palin free of charge, and this was only a small part of what he gave, as every spare minute he had was spent with the boys, and it would have been impossible to run the camp without his assistance.  He also donated apples for cooking, cucumbers, all the fuel, etc.

 The first week of camp was run for $126.00, and it was at first expected that the camp would not last longer.  It was however decided that another week would be necessary, to be covered by subscription.  This was to have ended on Saturday, Aug. 19th, but it was too wet to roll the canvas, so the boys had to be kept until Monday.

 It is hoped that another year a Provincial camp will be held by the Dept. of Militia, doing away with the need of local camps, but if this is not done Capt. Palin should be given every assistance to run a local camp again, for the sake of the boys.  In these camps they learn the meaning of discipline and orderliness as they can get it nowhere else, and it is quite a proposition to inculcate discipline in a number of youngsters when corporal punishment is absolutely forbidden.

 THE PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

AUGUST 29, 1922

 

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CADETS PROMOTION

 Sergt. Major D. Rogers to be Lieutenant.

2nd Lieut. Ray Delong to be Lieutenant.

A.Rogers to be Quarter Master Sergeant.

Corp. Lebaron Storm to be Com. Sergt. Major.

Robt. Delong to be Sergeant.

H. Mullis to be Sergeant.

W. Troy to be Sergeant.

W. Corey to be Sergeant.

Lance Corp. D. Seeley to be Corp.

Lance Corp. R. Barnett to be B.O.C.

R. Miller to be Corporal

C. Appleby to be Corporal

R. Miller to be Lance Corporal

E. Reardon to be Lance Corporal

B. Hynes to be Lance Corporal

R. Brown to be Lance Corporal

 Cadets are invited by Mr. Neal manager of the Vogue to attend the pictures, Nov. 30th to see the beautiful play “Diana”.

 THE PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

NOVEMBER 21, 1922

 

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 The Cadets, in command of Capt. D.V. Palin, attended the morning service in the Methodist church.  The boys carried their rifles and their marching was like a company of regulars.  During the service they were attentive and quiet.  Capt. Palin has brought this corps to a high state of efficiency.

 THE PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

NOVEMBER 21, 1922

 

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CADET NEWS COLUMN

 During January, the 318 cadets will give a military display at the Vogue.  It is hoped that the parents and citizens will do all that is possible to make this a financial success.  The proceeds will be used to pay for uniforms, bugles and drums.

 I would like to draw the attention to parents and of cadets and those eligible for cadets that the boys are not trained so that they will become fighting men, but to help make good citizens of the lads.  It is impossible for an instructor to stop boys from smoking, gambling and other bad habits, but the fact that he trains them in manly games and drill helps them in the future, so send your lads along and encourage them to attend regularly.

 The cadets will enter for various outside competitions and prizes and will also be given prizes locally for various work, conduct and attendance.  These prizes will be on exhibition in the window of Manzers store shortly.  The prize list will be sent to the Sentinel and Press also the program for display.

 There are other cadet corps in the Provinces and we are trying to compete with them and if the parents will do their best and bit, I will push them through to win some of the provincial prizes.  I will be glad if the parents and citizens would try and arrange a meeting so that we could discuss the work of the corps.  Get together and help us win out.

 Yours sincerely,

D.V. Palin, Instructor.

 THE PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

DECEMBER 12, 1922

 

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 The Boy Cadets, in charge of Captain Palin, paraded in full uniform to the United Baptist church on Sunday morning, and W.D. Watson of Fredericton delivered a very interesting sermon to them.  Mr. F.L. Mooers and Miss Doris Hanson rendered a beautiful duet for the boys.

 THE PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

DECEMBER 19, 1922