Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-21
The W. L. Z. CORPS.
HANDSOME PRESENTATIONS IN RECOGNITION o.
THEIR oRIoLE vIcToRY-oNg OF THEIR cAPTAIN

hANDSoAs PRESENTATIONS IN RECOGNITION OF
THEIR oRIoLE vICToRY-oNg OF THEIR CAPTAINS
CouRT-AART1ALED AND PuBLICLY ''HUNG."
The Washington Light Infantry Corps was last
evening presented with permanent memorial OF
the victory won by the drill squad Of the corps at
the competitive drill which formed one of the fea-
lures OF the Baltimore Oriole celebration. The
memorial TOOK the form of d framed group OF cab
met Photographs OF the squad, very handsomely
lnounteo IN heavy gilt frame, presented to the
battalion was formed in the armOry about eight
Cciock, In the presence OF q crowd OF spectators,
lncludlng some ladies.
Mr.. cLAGETr's PRESENTATION ADDRESS.
Inc presentation was made in behalf Of the
honorary members by Mr.. VIM. H. Clagettt, who
said: Throughout the pages Of history we find
mankind contending for superiority In art science
PROFESSIONS and occupations. Nations watching
each other with jealous eye. that no detrtment
may come to them through the want OF proper
pTecautlOn TO determine important events The
resort to arms has always BEEN and always will
ne the accepted arbitrator among nations making
military tactics one of the sciences. These events
!oTm epOcnS I'D the history OF the world. The
heroes OF these arbitratiOns stand prominent and
distinguished among mankind. Military men
Of war, and have demonstrated that the science
mas proved more effective than the weapon. In
tne detail or that science we find that particular
allenton mas Deen devoted to the manual When
our government called its citizens to arms those
VINO had educated themselves in the science OF
"'t iooO idpiuly LII rank, ana are To-Day Q1Sttny-
ulShed ana honored among their fellow-citizens.
But now that we have no alarums, mankind are
H exc good Will one to the other contend
as war. 1t is, therefore, pleasant duty
to =, be the medium to recognize the merits
Oh all ana none more SO than to recognize the sue
cess OF the picked company of the washington
Light Infantry Corps stand here tonight the
recognize their merits having proved the victor
in IN an tneir contests. placed upon their banner
Excelsior" and pronounced by their fellow-citi-
asns the paragon OF the manual In military tao
tics. In recognition OF your merits our fellow
claznns desire through me- to present to you this
small token OF their high appreciation. 1t repre-
sents you In person. lifelike and perfect that you
may handit down to posterity, that those who sue
cseu you may look upon the manner Of men who
citizens.
1t has been my good fortune to have been per-
the Washington Light Infantry Corps since its
nIst organization to its present honored colonel,
ulters, ana men Every face before me Is as IA
my heart would throb with Joy when the old Light
lnIantry came marching along, l am happy to
say That have not lost any OF my boyhood IN that
respect through all these years and changes not
one event mas occurred to tarnish its banner
Drlght and spotless to-day when first unfurled,
ever pride and Joy with your fellow citizens.
appreciate the honor of being the medium to
communicate the expressions and wishes OF your
sent you with this token q theP high
co.: Moore received the gift with his usual grace
~, senait o1 Tue corps and then introduced Capt
Burton H. Ross, the commander OF the 'spicked
company, VINO spoke for some minutes in e1o-
quent response to the words OF Mr.. Clagett
CAPTAIN CoURI>MART1ALED.
Wnen this ceremony was over, Corporal Hammer
stepped out from the lines, and addressing Col
moore stated that Capt John 8. Miller, of Company
I'D" had SO conducted himself that the company
had held court martial and decided that their
captain Should be hung. He then undraped
mys er!ols object at the end OF the hall, which
Proved to be ne life size crayon portrait OF Capt
Miller Col Moore received this handsome present
IN tne name OF the corps and introduced the cul-
prit captain. The compliment was complete sur
prise to Capt. Miller. who had but few minutes
peIore responded to request for contribution to
help pay for portrait OF another officer for whom
ne was told the yelled picture was intended. Not
wlthstanding his surprise he responded very feel
lngiy, and grew quite eloquent when speaking of
his long service and kindly relations with the
members OF the corps. The "boys" in line over
stepped their discipline for once, and gave the
captain rousing cheer and tiger few min
utes later the company formed out OF the hall, and
were soon drilling on the Avenue