Word: heliostat
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...will be particularly appreciated this fall while the gymnasium is closed. Besides the routine marching and training in the manual of arms, there is drill in marching, skirmish practice, presentation of colors, and the like. If enough men join the company there will also be signalling by flag and heliostat. In the spring there is rifle practice, the government providing ammunition and targets...
...most part on the external order drill. When the company can get out of doors more of the regular routine of the soldier will be taken up. There will be parade and guard mounting, skirmish practice, presentation of colors, use of company as advance guard, signalling by flag and heliostat, and the like...