New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
NEWS FROM THE ARNORIES.
PROSPECTS OF A FIELD DAY AND SHAM BATTLE
FOR THE SECOND BRIGADE-OTHER NOTES.

PROSPECTS OF A FIELD DAY AND SHAM BATTLE
FOR THE SECOND BRIGADE-OTHER NOTES.
The work of laying the foundations of the new l3th
Regiment Arnory, In the block bounded by sumner
Putnam and Jefferson ayes. is making good progress
and when the residents Of the vicinity return from
their summer sojOums in the country they VIII se1
that much has been accomplished in their absence
The plans have been made for gala day al INC
LAYING of the cornerstone OF the structure on Saturday
october g. The programme includes the assemblage
Of the members OF the regiment the veteran corps
the cadet corps and the new bicycle corps al 'he
Hanson Place ArmOry, and march to the site OF
the new one. The Grand Lodge OF Masons Of New
York will also attend. Colonel Austen will preside
and the speakers expected to be Governor Hill,
COMMANDMENTS Chief OF the National Guard OF the
state and Dr. 7. De Witt Talmage, regimcntal chap
lain. In the copper box to be hidden beneath the
cornerstone will be placed the history and roster Of
the regiment, and the other articles customariy put
in such recepaces TO be handed down 10 future gen
eraons The stone will be laid with Masonic services
and military honors. No steps have yet been taken
TO dispose Of the old aTnory, the regiment Will not
probably be able 10 leave it for year IL IS OK
peced that at least 100000 will be realized by the
county for the property, 10 go toward paying the
$500 900 the new armory will cost.
Military circles are agog over the prospect Of field
day and sham battle by the Second Brigade IN the early
fall General McLeer and bis staff have been dis
the matter, ana tne details nearly settled
1t Is probable that the manOeTvres viii be performed
upon the Hampstead plains. although It is possible that
the trooDs will be ordered 90 10 further than the
Prospect Park Parade Ground The great sham battle
in Prospect Park itself few years ago of The
most successful Of the military OF the cu
zen sodiery OF brooklyn. IL took place On Washing
toms Birthday and was witnessed by many thousands
OF spectators. The entire First Division which in
cudes the troops Of SewI0rk we'll BrO0klyn had
A field day In the Parade Ground three yeals ago. IN
which the participants displayed the results Of their
military training at their several armO-es. Many
notable reviews of the troops have also taken place
there. II what Is talked Of comes to pass. the
brilliant achievements OF the past will all be over
Lieutenant-Colonel Harding. Of the 23d Redment
formerly held the same Office IN the ed
Regiment in New-Y0rk. He received bis
military training In the English Army: for
mer cOmrGde Ia the ed says he was the best aJutant
the regiment ever had.
The bicycle corps of Company /, 18th Regiment,
under Captain George g. Cochran will maze tour on
their machines ir9m Brooklyn 10 sag Haroor, L. l.,
aud return, September 9, and 7. IL viii afford
new uniforms.
Dr. James H. Darlington chaplain Of the 47th Negi-
ment. and rector OF Christ Episcopal Church IN led
osd ave- will preach this morning IN the amphitheatN
1t Manhattan Beach.
Trio election Of a Heutenantcoonel for the Attn
Regiment Is SIT down for Wednesday evening. Ii APP
pears probable that Adiutant ilubbel will be chosen
Captain Charles F. Guyon has resigned from the
Of Company Z, 23d Regiment, after serving
our years in that place. lie enlisted in 1874 as pr
ate in the regiment and In ten years rose to he cap
ain and aidde-camp The command OF the company |
low devolves on tho second Lieutenant.