Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-22

instruction Of officers il essential. have done
what has been indicated in that direction and
have already outlined q course OF instruction
for the coming winter which propose shall be
thoroughly practical. The assumption will be
that the President has called the brigade out
for service and we shall theoretically take up
tho duties OF officers from the time when they
receive the order calling them out, through q
period OF ninety days, until they might be
supposed to be mustered out of the service.
Such course Of instruction would involve
every practical duty Of a soldier in the field,
and hope to obtain the assistance Of many of
the officers OF the army stationed here IN taxi
ing up such specialties as they may be most
familiar with
This brigade is going to keep on improving;
IL knows no limit but perfection, and to that
we shall continually strive. Fair criticisms,
the result OF honest motives, will always be
welcome. and their warnings, il sound, will
never fail to receive careful attention"
THASKsoiviNo DAY RIFLE MATCHES.
Interest in the rifle matches which are to
take place on Thursday next continues to in
crease and the probabilities are that there will be
at least as many entries in the Sunday Herald and
"rappan" matches as there were in TIE EVEN
ING STAR competition. II the day is fine one
there will DO quite q large number Of specta-
tors. goodly proportion Of them members of the
Rudru, OUT AS yet nOu-COUlDutantS IN TIC IndtteI
Of ri1o matches. Gen. Ordway and several
members of his staff will be on the ground and
the general will present the prizes to the VIC
tors at the conclusion Of each match.
Intending competitors should remember that
entries close at pm. on Tuesday next, and
they should also bear in mind the conditions
imposed. No one will be allowed to participate
who has not qualified as a marksman, or better,
on the range.
The Susday Herald match is open to all COM
mlssioned officers and enlisted men Of the Dis
trict of Columbia National Guard who have
made a score of not less than siXty-fve out Of
one full score in the regular range practice Of
this year ana who have never won a medal.
badge or other individual emblem in any rifle
match. Distances, 200. 800. 500 and 600 yards;
seven shots at each distance. The prize is a
gold medal presented by tho proprietors Of the
Sunday Herald
The THppan match Is open to all commits
stoned officers and enlisted men of the District
of Columbia National Guard who have made a
score of not less than sixty-five out Of one full
score IN the regular range practice of the year
who have not won any local prize for rifle firing
within the present year. Distances, 200 and 500
yards: five shots at each distance. The prize is
a revolver. presented by Mr.. NJ. A. Tappan.
Tho S,u,idy Herald match will be shot at $50
O'Clock am, and the Tappsn match imme-
diately after its conclusion.
BRIGADE STAFF CHANCES.
There have been several changes on the gen.
eral staff recently and within few days that
body will be complete and ready for the duties
of next season. Some time ago Quartermaster
General Crawford resigned and it was supposed
that Capt. Parmenter. quartermaster Of the
second regiment, would succeed him. Capt
Parmcnter, however, preferred to stay where
he was, much to the qualification of the second.
Gen. Ordway moved slowly in filling the
vacancies and the result shows very clearly
panaraIa hatInf in thn
Capt. Frank Aldrich, one of the hard workers,
is quartermaster general. Capt. d. L. NJ Peix-
otto, another hustler" is chief Of ordnance.
Surgeon Henderson OF the second regiment
has accepted the position Of surgeon general,
while Lieut.. Singleton, inspector of rifle prac-
tice first battalion is to be captain and aid.
Capts. Aldrich and Peixotto have been aids for
some time and have earned majors shout
der straps. Surgeon Henderson is very popular
in his regiment and will doubtless achieve as
much popularity in his more exalted position.
Two other officers in the line have been prof.
fered positions on tho staff as captains and
aids, but they have not yet decided.
NOTES.
Quite number Of the folks who went to see
the fourth battalion competitive drill on Thurs
day evening were disappointed at the absence
Of Sergt. c. ]. Harlow, VINO won the medal last
year. Owing to come expressions of dissatis-
faction the sergeant, who is probably the best
all-round drill expert in the country, did not
participate. but he is willing to meet any COM
petitor anywhere or at any time. He holds both
interstate and District championships, the for
mer won in New York last April.
There was nothing more gorgeous at the
Ordway trophy presentation on "Wednesday
night than the uniforms of Staff Sergeant Cor
vazier and Staff Quartermaster Sergeant Riggs.
They were more generally admired than any of
the numerous other attractions present.
Saks Il Co. have contributed the sum of $50
toward the fund, out of which will be purchased
the medals for the brigade team of 1890. This
generous donation helps things along wonder
fully, and II is probable that the fund will be
closed within a few days.
Gen. Ordway has requested Mai. Campbell
commanding the fourth battalion, to recon-
slider his resignation. Maj. Campbell's services
have been very valuable and he has proven
himself to be one of the best officers in the
brigade. His experience as a soldier and his
ability to instruct combine to make him most
desirable. The generals request, made IN a
letter, was a strong one, and it is more than
probable that Maj. Campbell will crafty his
commanding officer and the guard generally by
consenting to continue in commission.
Company b, Washington Light Infantry
Corps. will give its first informal hop for the
season of 18g0-91 on Tuesday evening If it
falls short of being a thoroughly pleasant af-
fair it will be the first time any such thing has
ever happened in the history Of the organiza-
ton.
Brigade headquarters were opened last Mon
day night for the first time this season. A
large number of officers called to pay their re-
spects and the occasion was pleasant one.
Capt. Barbour has ordered troop A out for q
mounted drill on Thanksgiving day.
Privates William Scott and Bernard Waters
OF company A, third battalion, and conse-
quently veterans of the late war, have been ap-
pointed corporals.
First Lieut.. w. B. tombstone, company A,
fifth battalion, has resigned his commission
ADJUSTMENTS
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