New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15
NATIONAL GUARD Affairs.
THE CHANGE IN THE TWELFTH REGIMENTS
FRANCE TO HAVE BICYCLE CORPS.

THE CHANGE IN THE TWELFTH HtUlMfN13
FRANCE TO HAVE BICYCLE CORPS.
The question of turning the 18th Regiment into
an artillery regiment seems just as far from de-
cisTon as ever. 1t expected that some dennib
action would be taken at the meeting Of the Board OK
Officers on last Monday evening but the different
companies are so far from being unit on the ques
ton that probably nothing definite will be done Tor
some time to come. Five Of the companies wero
willing TO make the change and pay for the altera
tons in the uniform to conform 70 that worn by tho
artillery branch Of the service themselves -Four COM
panies were willing 10 make the change providing the
state would stand the expense Of changing the uni
FORMS One company wanted entirely distinctive
uniform and the members were willing to pay for them
themselves Colonel Dowd told the writer yesterday
that nothing further would be done about
the affair now. until after the extra WORK
devoving upon officers in consequence OF the intro
duction Of the tactics had been disposed OF.
Colonel Dowd will give theoretical instructions to his
officers on the new tactics tomorrow night Con-
corning the editions of the tactics which nave oem
published he said that two OF them were exactly
alike and not knowing which one was correct more
or less confusion had been caused. One officer told
him that he had SIXTY questions to ask but Colonei
| Dowd thought that must be extreme case. Tho
wording Of the tactics not so plain ana clear
as the old ones he thought however, and they would
have to be officially interpreted In many cases bcfore
they were thoroughly understood. Colonel Dowd is
q
of practical experience in the National Guard also so
he is an authority OIL such questions as this one
The reception review and concert OF the 18th Rea-
ment will be held at the armoy on December g. Juss
who the reviewing officer will be has not yet been de-
ternined The annual dinner Of the officers VIII De
held on December :, it has been for a number OF
years past.
The ood Regiment Veterans will formally open thcss
neasant clubhouse in West Sixy-ffth-st. on November
3d. Among the guests who expected at the house.
warming are Governor-elect Flower and large num-
Der OF military men.
The thteth anniversary Of the enlistment OF Colonel
Camp IN the god Regiment celebrated at the Hotel
Marlborough on last Monday evening Generals Porter
Robbins and Ftzgeald there and so were colonel
camp OF course LeuenantColone william " King,
Major franklin Bartlett and all tie ocers OF lie s'An
and line except from the former and Two Leu
tenants Nearly all those present were caled upon 70
make speeches at time in the evening Every ooay
had good tine and thoroughly enjoyed tue reunion.
The affair demonstrated thing thoroughly and thas
is that the bitter feeling which existed among the
officers not a great while ago has entirely as
anpeared and that the officers OF " Deiehaah are
now on the best Of terms WIN cach other'
A gold medal set in diamonds. such As Is usually pro
ssnted upon the completion of twenty-five years OF
service was presented to Colonel Camp by his brother
officers.
The officers of the odd are much put out about the
sowpess with which the work OF completing tha
armory being done 1t Is not being done at all, IN
fact Until this work is finished the regiment cannon
arrange for s winter social season, and the delay 10
doing uhe regiment great amount Of damage. new
vide gallery Is TO be built at the east side Of the big
drill roon This gallery Is TO be than twice the
width of those the other sides. Then tile inside
painting is yet to be done. There was strong hope OF
having all the work completed by January !, but
is DELAYED much longer 1t will not be finished before
February l.
Company g. OF the list Regiment, gave an exhlbi-
ton drill and reception at the Harlem Opera House
Hall last evening and like all the affairs Of this ex
celent company, 1t success from every point OF
view. Captain Clinton Il. smith has reason to b
proud Of the Harlem company
The I'd Battery will have its usual outing ana
prize matches at Crcedmoor on Thanksgiving Day.
This Is the incident OF the year which
the members OF Captain Wilson's command enjoy more
than any other the year. Jollity and good fellowship
reign supreme, and the men forget the wettins thcy
sometimes get when ordered out 10 parade
The old Guard will celebrate Evacuation Day by
marching down to the Battery and being present whe9
Captain Dienbecks battery fires salute IN honor o.
Che Sst the olS n. GTo os ss on anEary s
Captain y. b. ThuIston Is to tie front AGAIN, As 10
always Is when there Is a n.y. W., pnc of ne first ones
10 get the drill regulations and MS company "
I'D Regea has SscG%c 80 pgg So5 1n Sr a,srr
CAPTAIN Thurstons direction on November II. Then
there will be athletic sames ana rceepn9h ai'es sH ara,
December IL. 49,, -, q, $500. -. A.. n.
The Brigade Examining Board VIII meet NJ the e
Ea.tery Armory tomorrow night.
captain Henry rarct, OF the 9th Regiment Captain
George J. Bascomb, OF the list Regiment; surgeon
Major J. f. Kelly, of the Goth Reg ment, and seconA
Leutenar> Charles d. stone, OF the list Regiment
hav6 been honorably discharged.
l. K Nea has been appointed assistant surgeon OF
the SIN Regiment. . 49,, . 80.
r~ance Is to fill IN line with bicycle corps. The
Minister of War has ordered General de Bolsdehre 70
form such corps distinct part OF the army 10
/, 10 have its officers and regulations the same
at the other different branches of the service have.