It will be desirable for you at once to form a company organization.

As there are but fifty on your muster-roll, being about half the usual number, you will not require as many officers.

I recommend the election of a captain, first and second lieutenants, three sergeants and three corporals.

You have already become somewhat accustomed to company drill, so that you will be able to go on by yourselves under the guidance of your officers.

If any doubtful questions should arise, I shall always be happy to give you any information or assistance in my power.
"And now, boys, I will bid you farewell in my capacity of instructor, but I need not say that I shall continue to watch with interest your progress in the military art." Here Mr.Morton bowed, and sat down.
After the applause which followed his speech had subsided, there was a silence and hush of expectation among the boys, after which Charles Reynolds rose slowly, and, taking from the seat beside him a package, advanced toward Mr.Morton and made a brief speech of presentation, having been deputed by the boys to perform that duty.
"MR MORTON: I stand here in behalf of the boys present, who wish to express to you their sense of your kindness in giving them the course of lessons which has just ended.