New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05
NATIONAL GUARD AFFAIRS.
RUMORS ABOUT THE SIXTY NINTH.

THE OLD TALK ABOUT DISCRIMINATORY
RENT INCIDENTS.
The rumor was again current last week that Gov
Hll intended 10 take steps toward the dsband
ment of the Goth Regiment. Although it is a we'll
known fact that General Fitzgerald has asked the
Governor 10 interfere in the affairs of the regiment,
members of the National Guard place little credence in
the similar reports have been current at
various times but they have proved TO be unounded.
Some active members Of the regiment, which has
enviabe record complain that the officers and men
do take sufficient interest in military affairs.
Both officers and men, it is said, neglect the drills and
armOry practice more than they should do.
The enthusiasm which once DISTINGUISHED both
officers and privates has, II is said departed
TO great extent. National Guardsmen hope that this
condition Of affairs VIII not continue ard that the
regiment will regain its former standing.
The members Of the list Regiment have occu-
pied their former quarters at Thirty ffth-st and Broad
way, since the fire destroyed their armory II is the
belief that the regiment win remain there for
some time il is doubtful when the new armOry
AT Thirty -fourth-st. and Park ave. win be built
Company OF the list Regiment will 20 on an
excursion to Niagara Falls on September s. The men
will be several DAYS, and expect TO have a iov
good time
The armory OF the Tth Regiment was deserted dur-
ing the greater part Of last week The soldier bows
content 10 rest the laurels won at the state
for time. The armories of the other regiments have
been comparatively quiet also. The men Of the list
Regiment busy, as matter of course preparing
for their departure b Peeksdll Yesterday The mem
bers Of the 18th Regiment also did some work in
connection with their start for camp next
Saturday. The men will assemble in the
armOry at 10 O'Clock in the morning
The trip up the Hudson will be made in a boat from
Fifty nnth-st The members of the regiment hoped
to have the Regular Army campaign hats ready for use
at camp. Unfortunately the order for their manufact
Sent too late and the regulation helmets must
be used. The Army hats are much lighter than the
helmets.
The Fourth was celebrated in various ways by the
National Guardsmen. The annual games of the 69th
Regiment in Jonesr Wood attended by large
number Of people who appuded the manly feats Of the
athletic soldier boys
Creedmoor the favore place for many officers
and Of the different regiments. Excellent records
we're made by the contestants for the qualification and
marksman badges. The matches began at 6 80
O'Clock.
The next great contest at Creedmoor is that Of the
sharpshooters on Labor Day, September . In regard
TO the latter match the National Rife Association has
issued the following circular:
sHARPsHOOTERs' MATCH.
Open 20 members of the y. c.. 6. N Y. and V. r. A.
The former may Of AZ and qualifying
for the sharpshooters provided they have qualified
marksuen).
Distances 500 and 600 Yards FIVE shots at each
range; position prone. Entries, three for 81. First
prize g. second 5 third, fourth and fifth 3 sixth
and seventh , per cent each Of the entrance fees.
The con pettor making the highest in each match
will receive gold marksman's hadge for 1891 offered
by the National Rife Association he held by him
until the succeeding match the BADGE 70 become
the property Of the competitor who shall win 10 the
greatest number Of times. In Of tie, IL VIII be
decided in favor OF the competitor having the neN1
highest total COR scores made on day other thar
that which he winner, and only the highest
score made any dav 20 count.
ANY prize winner making a Of 45 may.
II he elects silver medal in lieu II ccsh and
a winner making score Of AZ better may r''eiv" 4
bronze badge place Of money prize but winner
OF medal badge afterwad compete for money
prize
Extra Prizes.-Any winner accepting cash prize may
any subsequent match win a silver medal by max
ing score over bronze badge by scoring 43
or over; and any Of bronze badge may in any
match by making Of 81 least - points be entitled
to exchange the same for silver medal
No competitor win both badge and medal or
more than cash prize.
Winners Of medals and badges Of 1887 1855 1889 and
1880 who emitting them again receive such
prizes, may, they 50 prefer receive bar for the
year 1891.
Messrs. A B.,van Heusen, william Robertson, J. L.
Price. c. H. Eagle, T. j. Doian and H. 7. Lockwood,
winners OF the champion marksman's badges for the
year 1876 1877. 1873, 1879 1850. 1881 1882, 1888,
1884 and 1850 and G W. NunsOn, j. s. Shepherd, j. T.
Klein : c. Prize g. :. Scott ir., F. Stuart and II. NJ
Fields winners Of the god mar1sman's badges Of 1888
1884, 1885 1887, 1855 1880 and 1890 also members Of
the National Rife Association, not eligible % win
the principal prize in this match.
The commissions Of - Jones Goblin and Edward g.
O'Bren, captanselect respectively OF Companies II
and A. Of the list Regiment, were received at head
The Old Guard will attend the unveiling Of the sol!
ders monument at Utica this State, next September.
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