Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-28

Speaking of the promotion yesterday Gen.
ordway said: II wish Il was possible for me 10
ind vacancies which would allow me to pro-
mote some Of the other members Of my nom
commissioned staff They deserve to be pro-
NOTED, and II places could be found for them
they would be now" Then the general
added. resrstfuily: Il don't know where will
ever get such . staff again; I don't believe il
can ever be duplicated"
II is certain that at the earliest opportunity
Staff Sergeant Corvaizier will be presented
with . pair OF shoulder strsps-he has not
known real repose for two weeks past-and
similar honors await at least one other faithful
non-commissioned officer.
Capt Neumeyers health was being uni
versally drunk yesterday.
CAN'T MxLopY.
IL would be hard 10 ind anything at Camp
Washington that has given as much pleasure
this summer to the soldiers and the visitors
alike as has the band. This institution IL q
complete success either from a military or =
musical standpoint and the District National
Guard now has q band OF which it may well be
proud. At every dress parade the band was
stationed at the extreme right and discourscd
popular and patriotic airs after having marched
mp and down in front OF the long line. After
resuming their place the drill progressed while
the sweet strains of annie Rooney or Hail
TO the CHIEF were waited across the plain.
Each evening during camp the band took up
its position out in front Of the headquarters
building and there gave a concert that will be
remembered as one Of the pleasantest features
of camp life. All the airs dear to a soldiers
heart the world over were given, along with the
most fascinating OF waltzes that made each
heart under blue jacket beat in unison.
There Is something very full OF sentiment to
every soldier connected with ''taps," and every
evening after they are blown on the bugle
temporary lull was sure to settle over the
tented village. Then, from the direction of
the sweet clear notes Of q cornet playing a
single farewell solo. Nothing else would be
heard in camp until the solitary unseen player
had finished his goodnight air. Twice during
the week the hidden musician told to the lis
tenlng camp the old, sweet story Of Annie
Laurie, the soldiers sweetheart in every sec
ton Of the world. II an occasional young
militiaman getting his first taste of soldier life
had to wipe away an unexpected tear, or some
old veteran, thinking Of the various occasions
in his life that he had heard that soldiers
| song, found his voice little husky, IL was
nothing to be surprised at
THE DRUM 4oRPs.
The guard has one of the best drum corps in
the country, for every one of its thirty seven
| members has served an apprenticeship in the
army or the marine corps and has learned his
part we'll A rigid examination ia given each
applicant for membership, and he must show
himself able to beat or blow every call in the
VI HldflHe COrps. ne uruDn corps
was organized in July, 1888. and has been
success ever since, but its success was doubly
assured when. about three months ago. the Kit
Carson Post Drum Corps was taken in also
There were twenty-five men in camp who have
seen an average of more than ten years of
regular service. One was in the service for
forty-three years, and S. C. Phnney. one of
the youngest members played for three years
in the Marine Band Although one of the
youngest members Mr.. Phinney is principal
musician and the excellence of the corps is
largely due to his zeal and skill MT. Robey
makes an efficient and dignifed drum major.
TIRE BAND.
Prof. A. W. Schroeder organized the band in
September, 1888 1t has membership Of
thirty men, twenty-three of whom were in
camp. 1t is composed almost entirely of
veterans, there being only four men who have
not seen at least four years of active service
while Prof Schroeder himself was in the ma
rine corps for twenty-One years; many others
are also old members of the Marine Band
L. W. Schroeder is the chief cornetist Of the
band. and he it is who gave so much pleasure
to the soldiers each evening after taps. Thos
Trodden is drum major, and he is a good one.
too.
Gen. Ordway complimented the drum corps
and the band very highly on their military
bearing as well as on the excellence of their
music, and. considering the fact that they had
to blow or beat while walking over very rous h
ground, their marching was really remark
able.