Democratic Sentinel, Volume 14, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 November 1890 — Adieu, Daughter of the Regiment. [ARTICLE]

Adieu, Daughter of the Regiment.

Those who have seen French regiments on parade will remember that at their head marched a platoon of “sappers” with long beards and impossible axes, as well as a gayiy dressed “vivandere,” carrying a minute barrel, supposed to contain wine, hanging from a cross-belt. She and the gorgeous drum major usually divided the honors. It will be learned with regret that she has been relegated to the rear, and her gay apparel and diminutive barrel have teen taken away, and she now wears a somber dress, a brass plate as a distinguishing badge, and rides in the canteen wagon. Who would—want to be a “daughter of the regiment” on such condit.ons?— Boston Foil. q-