New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-02
ECHOES FROM ARMORIES.
SOLDIERS TRAPPING IN DRILLROOMs
OFFICERS TO BE PROMOTED IN THE NATIONAL
GUARD-BATTALION AND COM
PANY EXERCISES

OFFICERS TO BE PROMOTED IN THE NATIONAL
GUARD-BATTALIoN AND COM
PANY EXERCISES.
The Goth Regiment assembled at the armory last
Tuesday evening In state service Uniform with fatigue
CABS for instruction in the school Of the battalion IL
was the first battalion drill Of the season, and the at
tendance was so large that Colonel Cavanagb was
compelled after having dress parade, to dismiss
portion of the command, It larger than could be
conveniently handled In the drill room. After
csing the battalion in various manoeuvres the Colonel
brought IL TO halt and made brief address 70 tho
men, He urged punctual attendance at all drills and
told the company commandants to look carefully TO
this saying that did not want men carried on tho
rolls who did not attend their duties and that all
such men should be dropped The regiment will
probably 20 10 Boston the guests OF the
9th Massachusetts, Regiment and tho Colonel deter
mined that but welldnDed soldiers shall accom-
pany the regiment that expedition.
The committee OF the Board Of Officers OF the 7th
Regiment, consisting Of Major william H. Kipp, Cap
talns Daniel Appleton and George Is. Rhoafs, Ad-
jutant George w. Rand, and First Lieutenant Horace
C. Duval charged with the arrangements for the trip
to Washington on the occasion OF tho Inauguration
of President Harrison is actively engaged In making
the necessary preparations. The command VIII DO
taken OF by the Washington Light Infantry while
at tho National Capital special train will convey
the regiment to Washington and back, with ample
accommodations for 900 men, and It is expected that
evory man who possibly do will mako II point
to DO with tho regiment on this occasion Regiments
and separate companies from many States VIII DO In
the line Pennsylv ania-ave. on March 4, but none
Of them expect TO equal the gallant 9TH OF New
York In appearance, steadiness and drill 1t Will 30
memorable occasion for the 7th. This regiment VIII
have a busy time In the spring Besides the trip to
Washington, 1t will take part in the centennial cee-
bration Of the Inauguration OF President Washington
in this city in April, and will make the usual parade
on Decoration Day, which occasion, for the last
time, Colonel Emmons Clark viii DO In command
His resignation Of his commission VIII take place In
June when he will have commanded the regiment for
twenty-five years Thus the last days Of his COM
mand of the regiment viii DO full Of responsibilities
and honors.
Company B. Goth Regiment, will hold its monthly
meeting next Wednesday evening On Tuesday even
ing the committee discipline Of this company VIII
meet investigate the shortcomings Of delinquent
members The committee consists Of First Lieutenant
Paul f. Leonard, chairman Sergeant Patrick NJ Drew.
Corporal limerick Kiss and Privates John J. Mccoy
and Thomas NJ. Crimmins.
pleasing feature OF the recent election IN the 9Th
Regiment was the unanmity with which the successful
candidates were chosen. First Lieutenant Daniel A.
Nesbitt who was chosen Captain Of Company B,
ceved every vote cast This was the case also with
First Lieutenant Austin E. Allen, who elected
Captain Of Company D, and with Second Lieutenant
Charles E. Lydecker, who was made Captain OF CON-
II.
John B. Holland will be made First Lieutenant, and
Sergeant W. j. Underwood will become Second Leuten-
ant Of Company III.
Ordnance Sergeant J. Watson Cochran, OF the eth
Regiment, won tho sbarpshooters' decoration with
score of 81. Private II. r. Lockwood scored e5 and
will also the decor alton.
The vocal, instrumental and promenade concert
offered to L. us Consrno tr., bandmaster OF the
14th Regiment, will take placs noxt Wednesday even
Ing at armory Of the regiment, North Portland ave.
and Auburn place, Brooklyn. Many we'll known
artists volunteered assist and there is promise
of pleasant entertainment for all who attend.
The withdrawal Of Captain Henry S. Steele from
active service as Commandant Of Company B, 18th
Regiment, greatly regretted by every member Of
the company and they unanimously urged him to re-
consider bis determination. In answer 10 som'
munication signed by a committee Of the company
urging him to remain tho Captain wrote as follows
In reply the request Of your committee conveying
the expression Of the unanimous wish Of the company that
should withdraw my resignation Captain Of the Dear
Old Second" have the honor 10 state with feelings OF
the deepest regret that It viii be impossible for me to
comply with your desires In sls matter. Permit me TO
say, that Of all the honors conferred me by tho
Second Company land they have been many there has
been Of which more proud than this request
To be elected by company casting at the time June
1879 than eighty votes and 10 be requested 70 remain
after ten years snd months service Captain QOnger
believe than any Of predecessors by the unanimous
hundred and twenty is surely something
to call for my heartfelt thanks. may be paraoneo IL
alude the record Of the company, covering more
especially the last ten years previous records you
referred pamphlet published last winter In the
years last past have beaten every record maze
National Guard for attendance at parades drills In
camp and CreedmCor and in number OF State marksnen
(thIs year 49, For third n succession VIC
stand first the State in rife practice We have won
the trophy both times it has been shot fer
(and trophy is largely due our success In the
Sue) We have In the company room nine trophies ana
have
Creedrnoor practice, will soon have another Surely
something be proud Of Upon you, the younger
members. imposed the responsibility Of keeping this
great company up TO its past high standard ana OF eh
ceedng 1t, possible and 1t is possible
To beloved First Lieutenant tG our devoted Second
Lieutenant to faithful First Sergeant 70 our digen
and respected Sergeant and honored
and active segeans and corporals also TO every
private loyal and true they thanks OF the Com
mandant are warmly extended The record OF the com
pany unsurpassed and it stands to-day in the front rank
of the military organizations Of the world This is nos
due and could not have been accomplished
without the faithful and hearty cooperation and assistance
given the Commandant by almost every member OF the
company Let earnestly bespeak for successor tho
spirit Of loyalty to him that have shown to me
For the support you have given me- for the EVIL
dences personal regard shown in many for your
kind consideration every occasion whether Of duty
sss1R amy my hsiTes thanks sn' SSs
@S %or aha o. Rn O S 60 close u e wS
The entries for the handicap games of the l2h
Regiment Athletic Association, which are take
place the armoy December II, will close
next Saturday. Many noted athletes will take part
in tie competitions for which rich rewards offered
4 CLUBS BUILDING FUND INCREASING
The annual meeting OF the New-York Press Club was
held yesterday afternoon and the officers and trustees
elected last Monday formally installed. The re-
ports Of the retiring officers showed condition Of
perty the club having present membership Of Al
The expenditures during the last year amounted 10
~ including nearly 800 burial expenses