Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-21
NATIONAL GUARD MArrERS,
Notes Of Interest from the Arnsorics Of
the Local Organisation.

The armory OF the Washington Light Infantry
Corps was crowded last night by the friends Of
CO. Il. 10 witness the individual drill for the Ross
medal The space in which the company drilled
was enclosed by ropes. The general stan. General
ordway. and the judges Lieutcnants Chase and
Eaton, OF the 81 artillery, had seats within the
enclosure. The company WAS called to attention
by capt Ross at s;25 O'Clock. The order In which
the contestants fell out IN errors was as follows:
kingsley. Ashley ana Mccain; schneider. Knight,
Boisseu and Nc4lathery: speare and Weaver;
Hail, Burdine, Thompson, NJ, Cruger. Collins
thompson, W., Demaine, Plugge, Emerson anu
James; Shreeyes, suit, Jno. Moore, Gregory WAL
ker, King and ourand Al is minutes 10 the only
man left was Private ID. W. Zantzinger. The CON-
test between ourand and ZantZinger lasted funy
ten minutes before ourand was dropped out Cap
tain hoss then announced to Colonel Moore that
Private ID. W. Lautziager was the victor, and or
dered him 10 come 10 the front and center colonel
Moore then presented the badge, making neat
speech.
sergeant Gregory and Private T. W. walker
were complimented 10y the judges after the driu
Tor their efficiency. These gentlemen were dropped
oul, one Tor not hearing the COMMAND. aud the
otner Tor small mistake. The Ross medal does
oe drilled Tor every six months
ine nion Veteran Corps (nrst company Com
pany A. "a battalion, are well pleased with their
recent Trip 10 Getty s0urg. IL was the only MILL
tary organization At the reunion composed eNcla-
sNeiy OF Old soldiers, and IL met with very nat
GuaIdof the District. on July 2the corps escOrsei
the irish Brlgate out 10 Little Round Ton, and
PARTICIPATED In the ceremonies attending the dedi-
cation OF the monument OF the brigade. The Vet
efan corps and John A. Rawllus Post OF tue a. A.
n ehcamped on Cemetery Hill next TO the Penn
sylvania q. 4. K At the last monthly meeting
the ioIowlng were elected active members: Paul
b. Beckwlih, Moses d. Noah, Philip Relter. A
NUMBER OF honorary members were also elected
fIlNate Patrick DOOlan has been discharged
The individual drill L. considered a good thing
ana VIII likely be followed by other companies.
sen. oriway Is very busy preparing rcqnisltions
Tor the supplies needed for the National Quart a
number OF The companies OF which Will shortly 20
INTO summer encampment.
Gen. ordway and Col Bigelow have announced
tlr intention OF delivering. before tue school Of
officers this winter, series OF lectures Numer-
Gus Regular Army officers have also signified their
as Instructive,
The Washington Light Infantry Will probably
be furnished With white helmets before having
their summer camp August IL.
Inc torcoran cadet corps gave a very good ex-
hioition OF drilling before WIZARDS Hotel last
nlght. The cadets Will camp with the Washing
Ton Light Infantry Corps at Atlantic CITY.
The Marion Rifles ana the Merchant Rifles will
camp II Is understood, on the banhs OF the Polo
mac
ne rule heretofore existing in the signal corps,
prohibiting tie enlistment OF any man not a tele-
srapnef, has been withdrawh. aud the ranks are
being rapidly nlled.
Second Lieut.. Timothy johnson, Co A, nrst bat
ealoa, W. l. l. G. who resigned, VIII likely be
succeeded by Sergeant Wm NJ. Arnold.
III. Leech, The captain Of the ambulance corps,
reports his command In good condition. The DIAL
oI THIS company Is very Interesting.
military company Is In process OF formation
at the Government Printing ONCE. When FUZZY
organized the company val. DE mustered Into the
National Guard.
he headquarters OF the District National Guard
Is shortly 10 chanSe Its base The building on the
northwest corner Of lstn street ana Pennsylvania
avenue, lately occupied 10y the payuIaster general,
Is uestihed u De It's new home. A number OF
woThmen are engaged IA hitting the place UP and
as SOON a. the paperhanscrs, painters and car
penlers ale through, the National Guard win take
possession. The building Il four stOrle. high and
the front rooms wlil Toe occupied by Gen. ordway
anu Col Bgeiow, while TIE top door Will be
utlllLeI as the school OF officers The ground door
WIZ DC occupied by Gen Ordway's stan.