New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-13
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Brooklyn, n. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y,
NEWS FROM THE ARMORIES.

MAJOR SANGER TO REsIGN-TALK ABOUT THE
FORTY SEVENTH REGIMENT
There is a surprise In store for the members of the
18th Regiment and for Brooklyn guardsmen in general
That is the early retirement OF Major William Cary
Sanger from his place In the 18th Regiment Major
sanger has already intmated to his commander his
Intention Of rsgning and 1t is expected that the formal
letter will be written in few days. The reason
which acuates Major Sanger in thus severng his
nection with the National Guard is purely personal
HIS relations with the regiment have been most
pleasant and his work there has been excellent. He
finds that his own affairs likely TO Interfere with
the discharge of his duties major and In consequence
has determined TO retire. The question Of his
oessOr next arises. II IL probable that the place VIII
be filed BY some one inside the regiment instead OF
going outside. as done In the Of Major
Sanger himself. He had made a reputation a writer
on military topics and brigade staff officer. The
three senior line officers OF the regiment Captains
Watson, Davis and Kirby. They will probably be
candidates as il Is believed will also Captain LuscOmb
Under the tactics there Is for three majors
with the twelve companies allowed in regiment but
il will require legislation to have them. With twelve
companies increase in the number Of field officers
is Imperative.
The 18th Regiment will pay compliment to Cap
tain Whitloc the regimenia inspector of rife practice
on January %, by review in honor of his appoint
ment as state Inspector Of Rife Practice the staff
Of GOvernOrelect Flower with the rank Of brigadier
general. The gray dress uniform will be the
occasion and the annual pre- senaon Of badges will
take place.
There Is considerable feeling among the members
OF the 47h Regiment and also among other garismen
over some statements made public about that or
ranization. 4 few days ago 1t was said that meet
ing of officers had been held. which Captain Libby
presided for the purpose OF considering what means
could be taken ~ fill the vacancies amongyh line
officers and il was intlnated that the 23d Regiment
would called upon 10 furnish officers. ThtSe was
no such meeting held and it follows that Captain Libby
did not preside at IL. The officers deny that there is
any intention or In fact any need Of calling upon the
23d Regiment for help In carrying the affairs of the
regiment. some severe criticisms have been passed
upon the recent parade when exhibition OF the new
.,ctics was made. A Judge unprejudiced as lieu
tenantColone Harding OF the 18th Regiment, said TO
another officer connected with the 47th Regiment
that the ceremony was most credtable particularly so
in view OF its being under the new tactics. The
Army and Navy Journal expressed much the same
opinion Company F. 47th Regiment. viii elect
first lieutenant ON Monday evening. The only can
dldate is Second Lieutenant Charles Andrews. The
47th Regiment will be reviewed Thursday evening
by Brgadier(ie Charles f.. Robbins. the state
Inspector of Rifle Practice. On Saturday evening the
47th Regiment Mansfield Dramatic Association VIII
present Roland Reeds comedy Humbug' at the
Amphhpn Academy The annual dinner of the 47th
Regiment Veterans Association will be held at the
ClareEdun early In January.
The Sd Battery will have review and drill early
In January.
The 14th Regiment viii also have review and
dress parade next month
The principal activity at present in the 23d Regl-
ment is the compulsory rife practice which Is beng
carried on regularly. according To orders.
Tn vialanIia Riding Club OF the ODD Regiment,
ave a reception at the Bedford Riding Academy on
Friday night.
Company d. sd Regiment, gave nm entertainment
at the Criterion Theatre last night the proceeds OF
which are TO be used for the decoration Of the com
many room in the new armory. The entertainment
was given BY the Metropolitan Ministries. The com
mtiee In charge consisted OF Lieutenant +. j. Kraft
First Sergeant A. >. Orchard aud Corporal William
Laiss. Eli
There is talk of electlng geant Nell b. Mcbride
captain Of Company =. l4tl Regimcnt.
Company II, I'D Regiment he'd It's annual dinner
al tine Clarendon Thursday night.
The Second Brigade signal Corps Cuidid tber rivals
Of the First Brigade in both the recent contests, both
as 10 time and accuracy. ana there was NO need
for tldEd trial " strei.lL