The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-22
TACOMA MILITARY DAsHEs.
Dougsn Medal Drill-Who1esale Changes
In G ComnanY Drcdicfed.

TACOMA, Nov 2l.-lspecial. THE drill for
the Dougan medal between members of Troop b
took place Monday evening. Captain Ashton
gave the boys short drill, after which they
were turned over To the judges, Major Gaus and
Captain shank. The movements which were
not as intricate or rs difficult In the infantry
drill, were done with precision. After short
dril i've noncommissioned officers were picked
out and the contest became interesting Best,
strouthers, c. A. Darmer, p. A. Garrett and
Eyeritt Griggs forming the squad. Darmer
proved his ability 10 handle the sabre and
clearly exceled the rest in this drill, bat was
Inaccurate in his marchings. However this was
exeusable, as he was not used n the majors
commands aud fell out In the earbine drill with
The numbers. Best won. after struggle be-
tween himself and strouthers. The medal.
which is very fine piece of workmanship. will
be held by the winner FOR one year subject TO
Challenge by any of the members during that
time. Much credit is due 10 lieutenant nou-
gan for bis interest In raising the esprit de CORPS
OF the troop. vote of thanks was rendered
Major Gaus and Captain Shank for their services
as judges
Major Gaus has lately returned from trip to
Newcastle, where he met several OF his cold
time" acquaintance.
lieutenant Stafford returned this week from a
successful business trip 10 Faishayen and What.
com. While in Whetcom the lieutenant at
tended Compsny rs ball and speaks in glowing
erms 81 the treatment accorded him, and OF the
excellent membership of + company II was
noticeable and speaks well Tor the interest
seown ia military matters that the Hon. W.
1eakins, mayor of Nhatcom, IS private in
Tie eempany. so that those who may have any
tee.lag IN any way with the connection OF any
oiaee 10 company may console themselves that
When they attend an encamprnent the Aforesaid
simply private. while his sgbordinateS in
evi. life are his officers.
Captain shank has hopes that the smoking
ceaeeris' being arranged win result In much
k0oa 10 the company aud be the means OF Great
ihE an interest which viii add renewed activity
W TIE company. Corporal H.ggs. the Gghtipg
ei'SptSln, IL baStly engaged ia arranging an az.
inactive programme. The captain has also come
10 the decision that the best interests OF the
company call Tor the discharge Of some twenty.
i've 81 'hltty men and the recruiting Of better
h~'sFis@ Next fridays concert ia the com
panF room VIII no doubt prove interesting.
Ahefe ls some tax 81 arranging a tsrce, in the
Armory 50 that the boys can te ips,roetai j., the
use oi the rifle before going - the range one
hulioEsa saota ared under = competent lnstrue-
Tor is beiieT practice for a beginner than = p1o
hrei on the range with to coaching.
Ceiof CoIpofal Allen, Of p Company, was 8
,,.." N1as.oF 10 Tacoma Monday evening
he witnessed The Troop drill.
The payasster o, the regiment having -.
slshed' Adlu'ant Esplin. OF Seattle. nsid on
'e'ataales I ana g Wednesday evening for mar.
aaeS on February p, May 81 aHd july 4 en-.
psAy 1's roll amounted 90 $3.50 ana c,o,,,,.,.v
l To shout the same. This will leave 1; rorc.
naay IN good financial condition. and .honIs
o'ss secure 'he'F pay for services at the
A1ag eeaa'y mines everything would go on
smoothly ~ Nh
4ae sons OF Veterans are making extensive
p'sssTatsons for theatrical entertainment =,
gwen al tire Tacoma theater, Deeer, Der
under their auspices -
sase present AT the regular meeting Thurs.
~ .Neaias OF the Washington CoramsnServ O.
tae Loyal Legion, were: commsnaas y