Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-21

winthrop Alexander, Second Lieat. G. ".
forsoerg and Acting First Lieut. and Surgeon
I. X. Dufour, besides an eaicient corps of non
commissioned officers. The battery is in
prosperous condition and recruits continue to
present themselves in such numbers rs 70 keen
the recruiting officer and drill master in good
practice. IL has been the pclicy OF the organ
lzaton TO secure a class of men some what more
mature than are found in many OF the infantry
companies and the results have proven the
wisdom Of the course. Special attention L. also
paid to the appearance and set mp of the men
while on duty, and the remark has often been
made OF the battery and of its individual men,
bers that they looked like regular troops.
1t would be very hard to convince a light
artllleryman that his branch of the service is
not the best, owing TO the greater variety of
duties. more freedom of action and the more
attractive uniform, the mounted organizations
Of the brigade being the only ones 20 whom
a fun dress uniform is issued. A great many
men have transferred from infantry TO artillery
In the militia. but few cases are on record Of a
movement the other way.
AZ the inspection last Wednesday evening but
two men were absent. one being in New York
on furlough and the other confined at home by
sickness. The inspector general expressed
himself as very much pleased with the appear
ance of men and property.
The battery proposes TO 60 to camp this sum-
mer whether the brigade does or not, the re-
membranes of the march to BAY Ridge last
.tat nave uOt yea laueu lfOIl the minus OF tut
men.
TAKING TIME BY THE FoRELocK.
Circular No. 2, issued from headquarters Of
the third battalion, is self-expianatory lit says:
AT a meeting of the committee on encamp-
ment held at the srmory on the evening of
Friday, MAY Is. it was decided that in the event
of there being no brigade encampment this
summer. and subject TO the approval of The COM
nanding general, an encampment be held az
Colonial Beach, Va, from "Wednesday. july 70.
to Wednesday, July n, both days inclusive. and
that each member be assessed "a to defray the
expenses incident thereto. such as transporta-
non, hire of cooks, music, &c, the amount
named TO also include one fare To and from
Colonial Beach.
Company commanders are requested 10
BRING this matter before their companies at the
earliest practicable moment and ascertain and
report to these headquarters the names Of all
members who will participate
1T is suggested that each company make
arrangements whereby assessments. in full or in
part can be received and held until sufficient
number have paid in 10 make the encampment
certainty, when the money will be ordered
turned IN to treasurer authorized to receive
and receipt for it.
ANY balance that NAV be left after defraying
the expenses of the encampment will be divided
among the companies pro rata"
SPECIAL HoNoRs FOR THE THIRD BATTALION.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD BATTALION, ID. C. n. c.,
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 10, 1898
"Orders No. Is
This command having been designated BY
the commanding general TO escort the Depart
ment of the Potomac. Grand ARMY Of the
Republic, on Memorial day, Monday. NAV 80.
the companies viii assemble at the armory at
9:15 a. m. on that day.
battalion line will be formed at $50.
veteran mill in, f,,ll
dress uniform.
by order of Maj. Harrison.
GEORGE A. WARREN,
First Lieutenant and Acting Adjutant"
NOTES.
Some of those who have not completed their
gallery scores seem to have lost sight of para
graph 8. general orders No. 6, which saws: The
rifle gallery will be open during NAV every day
except SUNDAY from to 8 o'clock pm. and
every Wednesday evening until 10 o'clock for
voluntary practice. Ammunition will be fur
nlshed on the payment of l cent for each round
An inspector of rife practice will be in attend
ance, and on request will certify scores TO the
captains of companies to be credited as part of
the required practice"
First Lieut.. and Adjutant Robert Seyboth of
the third battalion, having rendered his
resignation as such, has been granted leave of
absence pending its acceptance.
ID
has been temporarily detached from his com
pany and detailed as acting adjutant. He has
been nominated as adjutant
Company A, second battalion (Corcoran
Cadet Corpse. proposes TO give its twenty
second select evening excursion on Thursday
evening next. The steamer Charles Manchester
leaves its wharf for Marshall Hall at $50. At
the Hall there will be trick bicycle COMPETE
tion for gold medal.
After their inspection and muster. evening
OF May 16, the engineer corps held special
meeting and confirmed the nomination by
platoon ''B' of its first sergeant, W. H. Ire
land, to be its commanding officer. Lieut. Ire
land has acted such since the promotion of
Capt. H. q. Fosberg to the command of bat
terry "A"
1t is understood that the cavalry troops sta
TONED at Fort Myer will do their rifle practice
for this season on the New Jersey state range at
Sea Girt.
The first and second separate companies
troop A and the cycle corps) and the corps of
field music will be inspected on Monday even
ing.