University of Washington - Tyee Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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The Wilifary Teparfmerzt, HE DEPARTMENT of Military Science and Tactics had its first beginning in the curriculum of the University during the college year of 1884-85. A The aim of this department when established was to give instruction in military science and tactics, and by the observance of military discipline to fix habits of attention, promptness, and obedience. The uniform adopted was the regulation West Point fatigue uniform. In this year a sort of volunteer organiza- tion was perfected under the direction of Capt. Kinnear. Rifles, ammunition, and other accessories necessary in drill were obtained from the territorial government. Room 7 in North l-lall was used as a temporary armory until the armory on Fourth and Union Streets was completed. Not until the year 1891 was the drill made compulsory for all male students. Under the new regime every male student was required to drill during his college career unless excused for physical disability. The department was then under the charge of Capt. E. S. lngraham, of Co. E. N. G. W. ln the fall of 1892. john L. Hayden, a West Point graduate, was detailed to act as commandant for four years. l-le enforced drill to the strictest limit, and as a result a firm basis for the department was established. The armory upon the new site having been com- pleted, the cadets secured a pleasant place to drill during inclement weather. After Lieut. l-iayden's term had expired he rejoined his regiment, and J. l-1. Wholley, First Lieutenant Twenty-fourth infantry-since Colonel of the First Washington Volunteers, succeeded him. Upon' the appointment of Lieut. Wholley as Colonel of the First Washington Regiment by Governor Rogers, he departed for the Philippines, leaving the cadets without a commandant. As many of the cadets had left the University and joined the regiment, drill was discontinued for the remainder of the year. The war not having ended when the fall term opened, the Government could not spare an army officer, so President Graves appointed C. B. Blethen, a cadet, as temporary commandant. Upon the resignation of Mr. Blethen. Ernest W. Schoder was -elected as captain, and W. l-I. Tiedeman adjutlant. Owing to the absence of an army officer, drill was conducted under a great many disadvantages, and it was only by extreme efforts put forth by the commissioned officers of the company that a very creditable showing was made at the end of the year. The fall term of the present school year opened up very dark for the cadets. President Graves, who had not been able to procure an army officer, had decided

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to dispense with drill for the year. An event turned up, however, which soon changed the tide of affairs. The First Washington Volunteers had started for home from Manila, and the different organizations in Seattle were drilling in order to take part in the grand celebration of the return of the War-scarred veterans.' The cadets caught the fever and soon a company was drilling hard under the officers of the preceding year. In the grand parade, the fine appearance of the cadets brought forth compliments on all sides. President Graves having seen the enthusiasm aroused, decided to continue the drill, and selected J. E. Gould. Assistant Adjutant General of the N. G. W., as commandant. As the appoint- ment had not been made until late in the fall term, Mr. Gould did not assume charge of the department until Dec. I, the opening of the winter term, and no small amount of credit is due him for the way in which he has organized the two companies. P J. 'Y Q i.. l lx Wx tit v li Nw 1 V if 'V ini all t i , X -'.t ff 'v . . 5- f, S l-li .s sl 1 gli - lk ,rjt .ill --ff,- ltvl. V 'GRAW' 'X 'Mer -9 ' N ' 3 1 iv 5 X 1 l ' ' J,--,I - ln I fffll iw I , i .lim i :lax Y 9,531 f N . 2 j u f L nd' ' I ,N - - !lXx .'ll'l 91 f tlqltv 'Rrit5.,:fii. . ,' .- ,, 1-.zilit .. - .- iw , - i ' Wg 251 ' 4 I Q 2 Q' :...iQiNs, li I. ,Km nm L31 N , ,Xml My ..kiwlf'- . . ' JM: A' .-at X fef'.:ffi1'E4::..su .Lff.:.'f. seg' , ,' '.,zeMt . N , ,,,, . - ,S x N Y, H Q - , Mit? -' g -. ,S NW N, A -,QE it KX V Xx