The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-15
KEGIUENTdL HATTERs.
An interesting Budget OF Newsy Items Gath
cred About the Arinory


The First Regiment Armory last evening
showed n strong contrast to the past few
weeks when 1t was animated with the prep.
1 aration for the reception OF visiting SOL
/ uers and their entertainment while
/ here. The stir and hustle has given away
/ 10 season Of rest, and wide open doors
/ o. company rooms which made one
/ family OF the whole regiment are now closed
against the chill air Of night and while all
IS life like and cosy within the general ap-
/ pearance OF open hospitality is lost.
Colonel Jones was quickly surrounded by
ms subOrdinates on arrival last evening. and
after disposng Of various details. each one
requiring separate Judgment and receiving
prompt decision, he was ready 10 discuss the
new tactics or any other question on military
matters.
The new tactics is the matter most discuss
ed now from the lowest private to the highest
Ohcer. and though nearly oil the officers and
men nave had little acquaintance with the
new system Of movement they look on them
as IN unknown quantity and with some dread
OF the work required 10 become perfect in
their uso.
During the last week several Of the com
panles have had some instructions. Both
officers and men seem TO be very well pleased
with them, since the movements so far in
which they have been instructed come 10
them very easily. al being based entirely on
the most natura! way in which man can
handle himself
Major Mercer. surgeon of the regiment. re-
ports several applications for the ambulance
corps. The corps will be regularly organized
Monday night at $50 o'clock with q good
membership and the indications are that 1t
VIII be a very valuable adjunct TO the regi-
ment.
Enlistment in the different companies is
progressing very satisfactorily and Colonel
slO Us hat Wit ffyNfqQ ~ IN
ing numbers as at present It Will not be long
before all the companies will reach the maxi
mum limit allowed by law.
BY the end of the present week the gymna-
SUM will be finished, aud will give the men
q good opportunity for physical culture during
the winter months especially.
General Charles j. Anderson, who has been
quite III for some weeks, - reported As i'm
proving slowly.
Lieutenant John C. Marks. Of Company Z.
who has been for some time indisposed is
out again
Commissary Sergeant Falkerner is another
member Of the regiment who has been Oh the
sick list and is again around the arInory.
Colonel Halves took his stan ont last Thurs
day evening on q ride for exercise and in
struction. There have been several rides Of
character similar TO this one when the fields |
OF Henrico and Hanover were visited but on !
this occasion Chesterfield was the ground Sc |
lected. Forest Hill Park WAS visited and the |
territory along the river bank from Manches- |
tor TO a point above the Belt Line bridge.
The excitement of these rides is enhanced |
by cross country routes which are diversified |
with marsh and brake. fence and ditch, and |
situations calculated TO test the hOrseman-
ship of The officers. Most of them are already
good hOrsemen and this manner of instrnc-
ton is 50 practical in itc nature that
It might be adopted by tho officers of all
arms Of the service who feel the need Of per
fectng in this accomplishment. There will
probably be but one more of these delightful
rides before another year. and none Will be
taken after the command goes into winter
quarters at the approach of severe weather.
- Colonel Halves said the interest in the
cavalry branch of the service is increasing
could be raised at once Il q suitable COM
mander could be secured it Is the intention
Of Colonel HAYES 20 invite the stall officers Of
the regiment 10 accompany his next riding
party
The last ride furnished an amusing acct
dent which, as nobody was hurt. was enjoyed
by all except the main actor. The officer in
question failed to provide his steed with a
breast-strap and while the horse was scam
perlng up a steep gully, the saddle and rider
over the crupper end. and the
animal followed tho troop. Such little in
,idents serve TO give spice to the ride and are
10 the cavalry service.
On Thanksgiving day C,mpany ID antici-
)ates a great time. They will have their an
lual target practice and skrmish drill on
hat day at some point IN the country yet %
De selected They will probably go in wagons
With one days rations and generally prepared
or a good outing. They will expend SEQ
0unds Of ball AZ target shooting and GOO blank
ounds in skirmish fire. Three medals will
% competed for to be awarded 20 the first
econd aud third best shot respectively This
ompany had a competitive drill Thursday
n which the contest was very close Cor
,oral Wilson won the medal
The need of suitable aTmOrv accOmmOGa-
ion for the cavalry and Howitzers is becom-
~ more and more pressing, and the mem J
ers o. both organizations express much
nxiety to know whose fault il is that the ap-
ropration made by the City Council tor
his purpose has not yet been utilized.