One hundred years with the State Fencibles : a history of the First Company State Fencibles, Infantry Corps State Fencibles, Infantry Battalion State Fencibles, and the Old Guard State Fencibles, 1813-1913 . singthe Old Guard, were as well set up and finely drilled as in thedays when the Atlanta company made its famous trip. The Infantry Battalion State Feneibles, which arrived lastnight, 175 strong, was accompanied by its band, composed of 35men. This famous old battalion will hold its centennial anniver-sary soon, for it was organized in May, 1813. When the celebra-tion does take place many
One hundred years with the State Fencibles : a history of the First Company State Fencibles, Infantry Corps State Fencibles, Infantry Battalion State Fencibles, and the Old Guard State Fencibles, 1813-1913 . singthe Old Guard, were as well set up and finely drilled as in thedays when the Atlanta company made its famous trip. The Infantry Battalion State Feneibles, which arrived lastnight, 175 strong, was accompanied by its band, composed of 35men. This famous old battalion will hold its centennial anniver-sary soon, for it was organized in May, 1813. When the celebra-tion does take place many ceremonies will be inaugurated anda gathering of military bands invited to Philadelphia. The command which arrived Sunday night is composed of boththe Feneibles, the active members, and the Old Guard, numbering32 men, who are retired. But three of the men who were in theservice in 78 are still on the active list: Capt. E. E. Packer, regi-mental quartermaster; Major Brazer and Sergeant BenjaminJamison. The commander of the Old Guard is Major Emanuel Old Guard is composed of men who acted as hosts to theGeorgia company in 79. The Feneibles in all their history havehad over 6,000 men 1911 FENCIBLES TN ATLANTA 407 On tho arrival of the Feneiblos at the Armory, the Battalionwas formed and after the band jilayed a seleetion, Capt. Thomas presented to ]\Ia,i. Thurber T. Brazer, of the active com-mand, and Maj. Emanuel Furth, of the Old Guard, bronze servicemedals on behalf of the active command. Shortly thereafter, F. Burke arrived and an informal reception followed. The members of the Fencibles were presented with privilegecards for The University, Capital City, The Union and ^Mechanics,Atlanta Athletic, The Owls and many other clubs, where in everyinstance they were received with that hospitality, which has madethe South known over the entire world. Dinner was served at the Cafe Duran. at 9 oclock, after whichthe officers and men of the Command
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