The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
BIG PRIZES FOR CRACK SOLDIERS.
The Coming National Drill at Washington
Details of the Programme.

The Coming National Drill at Washington
Details of the Programme.
WASHINGTON, Dec 14-The programme Of the
national drill and encampment to be held here in
May next. beginning on the 23d and ending on
The sOth, Decoration Day. is announced. The
prizes offered aggregate SEC, 500, distributed as
folows
First 02egimental)-For the best regiment of in
fantry judged by inspection and review difference in
arms and accoutrements allowed fora, magnificent
,tand of colors UNITED States flag regimental flag
and guidons with gold, silver and bronze medals to
Second (Battalion)-For the best battalion of in
fantry of not less than four companies judged by in
specton and by drill in the manual of arms, and in
sch movements in the school of the battalion as will
test marching. wheeling distances, aignments etc.
First prize $3 600; if more than two compete, SEQ
ond prize 81 500.
Third (Company)-For tie best company of in
fantry either separately entseed or belonging to any
regiment battalion entered for the above prizes)
20 be judged by inspection and by drill in the school
of the soldier manual of and school of the
pany. First prize. IS 1000; second prize So 500;
third prize 81 800; fourth prize, $1,000, fifth
Fourth (Cavalryl-For the best company of cavalry,
co be judged by inspection and by drill in the school
of the troop mounted forage ard stabin2 for horses
furnished free of cost) First prize, So 000 if more
han two compete, second prize, 1.5O0-$3, 500.
Fifth light Artilleryl-For the best platoon to be
Judged by inspection and by drill in the manual of the
horses land guns mbers and caissons if desired to
be furnished free of coss. First prize 81 5O0 if
more than two companies, second prize, 81 600
BE- 500.
Sixth Afachine Guns)-For the best platoon to be
judged by inspection and drill and by target practice
ammunition to be furnished free of cost First
prize silver trophy and $3.50; second prize, $500
81. $50.
Seventh (Zouaves)-For the best drill open
b all zouave companies whose officers have commits
sions from the Governor of a State. First prize,
81 900; if two more compete. second prize,
3750-$1, $50.
Eighth Cadet Corpsl-For the best infantry com.
pany from any regularly established military school
4r university mot under United States contro be
Judged by inspection and drill. First prize ST. 600
If two or more compete. second prize 750-$l $50.
Ninth individual Przes)--For the best drilled sol
der in the manual of arms competition restricted
not more than two members of any competing com
pany. First prize gold medal and $780, second prize
silver modal and $75; third prize bronze medal and
R5O-S225.
Tenth (Rife Practice)--Competition open to any
regularly enlisted commissioned officer of the
volunteer militia, NOT however. to exceed from
gnF company; to be governed by the rules regu-
eshnR the annual competitions in the regular army,
Is detailed in Chapter g. Part 5. "Blunt's Rife and
Carbne Firing" Ten khoss each at 200 300 500
md 600 yards. Prizes TO be awarded best aggre
gate scores. Competitors restricted to tie of the