New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
NAIIONAL GUARD AFFAIRS.
ORDERS ABOUT UN1FoRMs-THE SHOOTING AT
CREEDMooR

ORDERS ABOUT UN1FORMs-THE SHOOTING AT
CREEDMooR.
The members of the National Guard are greatly
pleased with the praise received from the military
authorities over the records OF the various regiments
at the State Camp. 1t is generally admitted that the
soldiers learned useful things this year than in
former summers. II is true that the weather was
unfavorahle part of the time but the men worked
hard and indusriously. They deserve the compliments
which they have received.
AdJutant-G General Porter has issued the following
order known as general order No II, which will be of
interest to the National gusrdsmen;
Application having been made by the commanding
officer of the Fourth Brigade and by the commanding
officers of separate companies of that brigade for per
mission TO change the trimmings on the state service
used and such application having been approved, the
Commanding Officers OF me separate CGmpaes OF da e
without delay the white cloth proposed to be used for
th o tn,ssrs 70 he first approved by the Chief of
Ordnance Acting QuarermasTer General
The cost of such change may be paid from the mill
tary funds Of the companies.
Uniforms for Separate Companies Of the Fourth
Brigade will hereafter be issued with eoat-colars aud
to sample to be furnished by the Chief of Ordnance.
The color Of the nengi oS Of tse5 the es
shouldersrsps and trousers stripes OF the ofcers OF
s desre wear ont their present shouldcIknots and
shoulder-straps before making the change
Company G, of the 10th Regiment. will 60 to Van
Cortlandt Park Saturday, 10 remain unt sunday
or Monday. The members Of the company will engage
an n sham battle Much interest is taken in the
outing.
The guardsmen continue TO take great interest in
.be shooting at CreedmOor Numbers Of the men go
40 the range every SATURDAY. On almost any evening
during the week men are also to be busy engaged
IN rifle practlce Excellent records have been made
nv some of the guardsmcn. The members OF the 7th
Regiment have been especially successful Up 10 the
nresent time the regiment numbers $50 marksmen.
while at the same period last year there were only
tai The regiment is naturally proud OF this record
IL is probable Also that the various regiments VIII
select their rife teams this week. for the international
contest, at Creedmoor, beginning next week. Ihe SHOOT
ing season this year. promises to be interesting.
The plans submitted recently by the Surgeon-Gen-
eral. for the reorganization Of the Ambulance Corps
and for changes in the standards Of admission TO the
National Guard have met the approval OF the majority
Of the officers in this city II is believed that the
eflcency Of the guard will be greatly Increased by
their adoption. =
Sergeant NJ. f. Burnton Of the 22d Regiment, has
been appointed Inspector Of Rifle Practice for ust
regiment. with the tank Of captain. Captain Burntol
&c fino shot lie has been a member Of the 22d Req
ment FOR moro than twenty years. lie is a popular
guardsman and his colleagues are glad OF his promo
lion. -, c..o,,.. ,,.uoa.,. -, Id r,,.,,co q,
the First Brigade. has been chosen executive 0inceI
~ inc International meeting at Creedmoor by the Board
of Directors of the National Rifle Association The
meeting, as ALREADY published begins on . du essay
sce0rdiDg TO present plans Will be present.
The next qualification aud marlsman' badge match
which is open 10 all members OF the National Gua1
viii take place at Creedmoor on saturday In all
probability more men VIII compete for hon0rs on
kfurday than at any other time during the year,
Tie 7th Regiment Gazette has al article this