New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
TOPICS AMONG GUARDSMEN.
WILL THE sTH REGIMENT BE ENLARGED.
COLONEL HEMAN DOwD GIVES An ORDER CON
CERNING UNIFORMS - RECEPTIONS
CONCERTS AND DRILLS
CONCERTS AND DRILLS.


There was a rumor going the rounds during the
latter part Of last week to the effect that there was
a proiect on foot to erect building at the rear OF
the new sth Regiment Armory for the accommoda
ton of the 1st and 2d Batteries and Troop \. Inc
project has taken no definite shape yet but II Is
understood that il has been seriously discussed Ds
those IN authority If such a scheme is carried out
II certainly will be in the face OF opposition from one
Al least Of the organization, in question. The mem
her, Of the I'd Battery are well satisfied with
their arnory at Scvcnthavc and Fift} third ST. ana
would probably do some vigorous ohecuhg DeiorT
they would consent 10 SO far uptown As Ninety
fourth St. They also in favor Of remaining on
the West side. The members Of Troop "oun
probably be satisfied with armory at the place
named As they are not yet settled anywhere. Inc
idea originated in the Armory Board but in the lace
NJ the opposition which It is to meet there does
not appear to be much probability that the project
Will DE carried ont
colonel Hcman Dowd Of the 1-th Regiment, has
recently given strict Orders that none OF the uniforms
belonging 10 the regiment shall be taken away rom
the arnory IL appears that some Of the clothes
bcloudug TO the state have been worn while the
wcarers were not performing service for the state.
and Colonel Doud intends b stop the practice II
bi, order, are not complied with TINS tlme' ne VIII
placc A guard al thc armory door TO see tAt none ol
the men take, hi, uniform away with MN. oH'e''
If other regiments might do we'll to follow Colonel
in places where the state authorities do not authorize
their being worn.
The old Regiment Is making great preparations
for m, concert and exhibition drill al the aTmoly no
Fourteenth 81. on February rs "llmorc'' band VIII
furnish the music and Mayor Grant VIII re'le" u'c
regiment The marhsmens badges VIII also oe pre-
,nted 10 those who won them during last year.
The cxnert, appointed by the Department Of Public
,yorl. AT the rcquc, Of Captain Leo 70 examine and
rauorr on the ucv armory Of the regiment "hich an
ANONYMOUS letter declared was unsafe has aItcr
tb,fou.h examination fled a report declaring ule
statement to be untrue. that the armoy WORK Is
le,, properly done and that there is no foundation
for the allegation Captain Leo. is rumored hs' pre-
pared ~bombshcl" 10 aneuer TO the recent protest
made by Captain Hart relative to the election o. cap
tain Leo as Lieutenant colonel
secretary c. j. Leach Of the 18th Regiment Ath-
lctIc Club j, the father Of scheme for the establish
cpt II boatnou,c for the club on the Hudson River
lie say, the plan is perfectly feasible ana th'' VIII
proDably br "A reality before long. The adH-auihty OF
purcla,lus % steam launch small cabin yacht Is
shortly 10 Dee considered by the club. The armoS Is
,l-,,dv crowded with athletes Monday, wednesday
and Friday evenings practising for the games 70 tHAe
place there on Thursday evening March - rhe
Athletic Association has made the regiment d P'o'oi'
Of 800 for the use of the gymnasium
Company \. 7th Regiment. Captain ConoVer VIII
hold a reception az the armory February l.. The
dancing will begin at o 80 p. IN.
Colonel Co., .. scott Of the 9Th Regiment, mas al
reccd that battalion drill, he held AZ the armory On
February H. Company G, Of that regiment VIII hoIu
t- annual ball at West End Hall In West one hundred
and twenty hith.st., near Ei-hth'aVe" tomorro"
evening.
The 10Th Regiment will assemble IN the armory for
battalion dun a. follows: Companies B, d. l, and
4, on February Ia, and Companies \, c. L, Ii and
February II
Company b. Of the list Regiment celebrated it,
third anniversary last evening with drill and rccep-
uon al the Harlem opera House Hall Lieutenant
smith was In command 1t Wa, a most enjoyable
affair and largely attended. Next saturday the com
pany will have a stag party at IT. rooms at one
hundred and twenty nth ST. and seventh ave.
Brgadlcr General F. p Earle. chief OF artillery,
NcV York. and his assistant, Colonel Collins, paid an
official visit to the I'd Battery Tuesday evening last.
They were much impressed by the excellent drill they
witnessed. Both officers were IN full uniform and
they compumcntcd Captain Wilson Oh the efficiency of
INC rIr rtepton of Company c. eth Regiment given
rlcn season At DclmOnlcO's, will be held Tuesday
evening. The reception TO be given this year prom
- 10 be one Of the finest affairs ever given by the
company, strenuous, efforts having been made by the
committee In charge Of arrangements toward that end.
Accommodation, nave been made Tor 200 guests. Tine
committee includes Lieutenant \. McDOusdl, Corporal
/. ;. Douglas and Prvatcs Frank Mccoy, Walter II.
The third company is the senior honor company
of the 9Th Regiment having held that place for the last
thirteen years. lis veteran commander. Captain Don
AIoulo Pollard. enlisted IN the company In 1850 and
has been captain for twenty five years, and ranks a.
NTH senior captain In the state
Company f. I'D Regiment Captain {. \. Du Bots.
ha, the Bclknap trophy for recruiting the largest
number Of II all companies In the First Brigade
during the last year, ana General fitzgerald will issue
am order before long for Company l., list Regiment,
who ,vnu il last year. to deliver 10 over 10 the new
champions. Company B's quarters in Harlem were
burned some time ago and the trophy win them. Ii
wa, insured. however, aud the member, of Company
T. announced that it would be replaced by another
exactly like the one which was DESTROYED.
The sth Regiment will be reviewed by General
q. .. Howard on ncNt Friday evening. ana a pre-
paratory dull will be held on wednesday night.
The trouble in the I'D Regiment over the recent
election of lieutenant colonel l. not vet settled,
doe, IL appear likely that IL viii bee for some time.
some important questions concerning the Military
Code and the state Constitution Will have to be settled
before the affair j, disposed OF.
Hickman also appears 10 be- far from setlcmcnt
m ever Adjufaut General Porter still has the subject
under consideration.