Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04

PARADE AT THE PATENT CENTENNIAL
When the committees in charge Of the patent
centennial celebration drafted their first pro-
gram they decided that street parade would
be proper and il was indefinitely supposed
that the local business men would place indus
trial exhibits in line. 1t has since become ap-
parent that such parade could not be made
at this time. so the responsible parties came to
the conclusion that the District National
Guard would be abou: all OF the procession. if
there was one il woul be better to make the
display purely military. As the result of
this understanding the proposed process
sion will be suPPlanted by a review
of the National Guard on the White
Lot This will take place on Thursday after
noon next at o'clock. In addition to the
brigade and practically as portion of it will
be the battalion of High School Cadets The
cadets now. by law carry United States arms
and they very naturally could be out In con-
nection with the guard An interesting feature
of the parade will be the newly consolidated
first separate battalion (colored). The battal-
ion will be commanded by the new major,
whoever he NAV be. for he will be appointed, 1t
Is believed, within day or two
KERNEssE MILITAIRE-
1t is the intention of company b. second bat
talon CMarion Rihes). Capt. C. 7. DAILY, and
company B. fourth battalion (Ordway Rifles,
Capt. j. NJ. Williams, to give novel entertain
ment at Masonic Temple from April 20 to May
2. in the shape of a kermesse mllltaire. Each
company is represented by committee of five
members and the preliminary arrangements
are being pushed forwarded with all possible
rapidity. The Committee representing the
Marion Rifles il composed of the following
members: Capt c. I. DAILY, Second Lieut. A.
A King. Sergt. B. t. Trueworthy. III. j. Nc
GOwan and C. ". Ross; the Ordway Rifles are
represented by CaptJ. VI. Williams, First Lieut..
Lee +. Miller. Second Lieut. +. A Carpenter.
Sergt- F. G. Talley and Charles F. Roberts. The
officers of the joint committee are Capt 9. I.
DAILY, chairman; Second Lieut.. A. A. King,
secretary, and First Lieut. Lee F. Miller,
treasurer.
Invitations have been sent TO the different
military organizations in the city. and judging
from the many favorable replies received they
all intend taking active interest and being
present on the evening set aside for their re-
ception-
great deal Of interest is also being taken in
the squad OF eight drill This competition
Is limited to eight enlisted men from each COM
pany in the District. and will only include the
manual Of arms. Each member Of the prize
squad Will receive handsome gold medal
AN INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIVE DRILL
There is also to be an individual competitive
drill. which is to be limited to two entries from
each company in the National Guard. The
successful competitor in this drill will also re-
celve handsome and expensive meal
Then there Is TO be an individual drill to be
limited to three men from each company of
much attention among the High School pupils.
and as several officers TO compete it viii be
as exciting as any of the other drills
Fancy dances are to form not a small part Of
the entertainment, and the kermesse itself will
be opened with full dress ball. Invitations
are now being sent out.
The first meeting of the ladies who are to as
sist at the kerrnesse will be held on Wednesday
evening at the armory Of Capt Days COM
pany.
MAI. DAVIS TALK ON MILITARY LAW.
There was nothing ultra attractive in the sub
ject of the lecture delivered last week by Mai.
Davis. L. 8. A.. and vet half a hundred officers
declare that the majors pleasant talk on
Military Law" was the most interesting effort
IN the entire course. As matter Of fact the
Lecture was most valuable aggregation of in
terestlng facts and there ought to have been
great big crowd to hear it. Much useful infor-
nation was given in popular manner
The next lecture. which takes place on Mon
day evening. will bring out a large attendance
and 10 will deserve il. Lieut. Constantine Chase
OF the third United States artillery will discuss
the methods OF attack and defense. Lieut.
Chase is eminently qualified to debate the sub
ject and the officer who spends an hour or 80
IN listening will have made good investment
Gen Ortway will close the winters course on
the soth instant with a summary of the work
dome
GALLERY RIFLE PRACTICE
Gallery rife practice during the coming
week will be in accordance with the following
schedules:
Monday-CompanyA 4, third battalion.
Tuesday-Companies c and d, fourth bat
talion.
Thursday-companies and d, first bat
Friday-Companies and d, first separate
battalion
saturday-First separate company
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROMOTION
The brigade board has reported to the effect
that Second Lieut. J. Fainter, IT., company C.
nth battalion. is qualified to be captain: Second
Lieut. Jas T. Simpson, company c. third bat
talon. TO be first lieutenant: Sergt D. W. Neli-
gan. company G, fifth battalion. and Sergt
George McCauley. company A. sixth battalion.
10 be second heutenants. Sergt F. r.. Under-
wood company c, fourth battalion, is a quail
ned candidate.
INDEPENDENT CAMPS
w course there can be no brigade camp thu,
year, but there will be a large number of bat
talon and company camps dipping the summer
The FIRST battalion Washington Light InfantrvI
has not taken the matter up seriously as vet
but at the next regular meeting some time will
De devoted TO discussion Of the question:
,hs snsn we camp" Cape May is one Of
ment favorable to Deer Park. At the meeting
acommittee will doubtless be appointed 10 ex
anime and report upon camp sites. and some
conclusion may be looked for early in June.
NOTES.
The man who wants to hold on to a nom
commissioned officers warrant in the third
battalion has TO keep up his attendance at
drills Corp. Joseph II. Brown Of company ID
neglected TO do this and Maj. Harrison has de-
cided TO call him Private Brown for awhile
Company A. second battalion (Corcoran
Cadet Corps), will give its sixteenth compli.
mentary hop next Tuesday night.
That gymnasium which the Light Infantry
BOYS have longed for will be in good shape before
the close of this month. The contract has been
awarded and the work of fitting will commence
Oh the 18th Everything is TO be in working
order by the 2lst, and it Is not improbable that
the opening Of the gymnasium viii be signal
led By oratory and refreshments