Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-13

1897.
They shall appear in the uniform Of their
corps. Distances, 200 and 500 yards. Position,
at 200 yards standing; at 500 yards prone.
Weapon, any military ride which has been
adopted, authorized or issued ~ an ofiicial arm
by any state or government. Ammunition,
any. In cases where the state has adopted no
particular model (Which must be certified to by
the adjutant generaD, the team will be allowed
to use the rifle in use by the regular army Of
the United States or by the uniformed militia
Of any other state. Rounds. ten at each dis
lance. Entrance fee, 81 each man.
aggregate score, . large bronze "Soldier of
Marsthon," presented BY the commander-in-
chief, on behalf Of the state of New York. TO be
shot for annually, and TO be held during the
year BY the adjutant general Of the state whose
team may win 1t. Value. ESQ.
Also a medal to each member Of the winning
team.
Match on September 9.
BULL's-EYE TARaErs.
I. Bull's-eye targets will be open all the time
during the annual meeting
2 Tickets, emitting the holder to one shot at
any bull s-eye target will be sold at the Office
Of the financial officer. upon the range, at 10
cents each. or twelve for 81.
8. Each competitor making a bull s-eye will
receive a bull s-eye ticket. provided he fires in
the position authorized at that range.
4. At the close Of the firing each evening the
pool receipts (lcss one-half retained for ex-
penses) will be divided pro rata among those
making bulls-eyes on presentation of their
tickets.
s. No person will be allowed to fire more than
three shots consecutively at any bulls-eye tar
get, provided Others are waiting to fire.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The program will be disposed of in the fol-
lowing order:
Monday. September 5. preliminary practice,
known distances Each competitor will be
allowed to fre-ten shots at each Of the ranges,
200 and 500 yards.
Tuesday, September 6, preliminary practice.
sklrmish firing. Each competitor win be al
lowed two skirmish runs of twenty shots each.
hiring to be conducted under the same regu-
iations that obtain in the regular competition.
-. Wednesday, September Z, regular COMPETE
ZION, known distances. Each competitor will
fire ten shots at each Of the ranges 200 and 500
yards.
Thursday, September 8, regular competition,
skirmish firing. Eack competitor will make
two skirmish runs Of twenty shots each. coo to
200 yards and back. ten halts, Ave advancing
and hye retiring, thirty seconds firing interval
at each halt.
Friday, September Q, competition Of the Ma
tlonal Rifle Association of America. as fellows:
Hilton trophy, interstate military, Wimbledon
cup and Judd matches.
Saturday, September 10. individual matches
$50 $500 'Sssia hioteneS 10 NC
during the meeting.
or more interest than any other parugInph
In the circular In which the regulations are
published IL the one providing tina. in the first
seven matches only the service rife issued by
each state and original service cartridges can
be used. This will prevent regimental teams
from New York from coming in with ''spcciai
quick-twist guns and match amrnuni:i II. Ia
the Hilton trophy and the n. r. A. interstate
competitions the old wide-open rule OF any gun
..x.4n e. All =.
THE COLUMBIA TROPHY.
This circular needs explanation. 1t is an
addition to the program.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY,
DEPARTMENT OF RIFLE Practice.
STATE CAMP SEA GRIT, NJ, August, 0, 1892
CIRCULAR.
1. The District of Columbia National Guard
have presented to the National Guard of this
state n trophy for rifle competition. to be called
the Columbia trophy" The same has been
accepted by the governor and communicating
chief.
2 The competition therefor will be between
teams of six men each from The regiments of
the National Guard Of New Jersey.
3. The match will take place during the meet
ing of the New Jersey State Rifle Association,
September to 10.
4. The organization winning the same will be
entitled to hold II for the period of one year.
when IL will bet ONE again subject to cOmpeti-
ton and be returned to The control of this de-
partment.
S. Each competitor will make four shirmish
runs OF twenty shots each. ten hats, five ad-
vancing and f.e retiring, thirty seconds firing
intervals at each halt.
s. The team making the highes. aggregate
score to be declared the winner mt The COMPETE
ton.
Z. In all particulars not herein named the
match will be governed by and in accordance
with the rules and regulations as prescribed in
circular dated July so. 1892. relating to the rec
ond annual ride competition 10 lie held on the
state rife range Sea Grit September TO TO-
8. The friendship and courtesy Of the District
Of Columbia National Guard. exhibited In the
PREF entation of this trophy. makes it emnently
desirable and proper that each regiment should
participate in the competition.
BIRD W. SPENCER.
Brig. Gen. and Insp. Gen. of Rife
Practice. New Jersey.
GETTING DOWN TO STEADY WORK.
Commencing with Tuesday next the brigade
and regimental team competitors will practice
twice o week Tuesdays and Thursdays. Men,
bers Of the guard who have qualified as sharp
shooters at 200 and 800 yards will also have an
opportunity to close up their 500 and 600 wards,
scores on Tuesdays, that day having been taken
out Of the four originally set apart for general
practice. Hereafter all known distance team
work will cease at O'Clock each day and the
balance OF the available time and daylight
used in skirmishing. For the present but
little will be done at zoo yards. Maj. Pollard
believes the men to be in very good condi-
ton at that range and Is thinking Of having
one night a week in the gallery.
Shooting at 200 yards, said the major. lis
simply matter Of holding, and there is no bet
ter place to test mans ability in that line Of
business than the gallery. There are no adverse
conditions to contend with, and if a competitor
can hold well enough to keep the little bull s-eye
warm am not afraid to trust him on the range
after he has had q little experience with recoil
and light and wind. MY experience has salts
fed me that even for the training of O team
there ia no more useful and reliable adjunct
than gallery practice"
ADJuTANr GENERAL NosHER AT WORK.
Col. Long has departed and Col. Mosher is
here. These facts are officially made public in
general orders, No. II, just issued. The order
10 as follows:
Il Lieut.. Col Oscar F. Long has been re-
lieved from duty Is adjutant general by reason
Of promotion In the army.
"Psrsonally approaching the extent and value
Of the services he has rendered the National
Guard it is my pleasant duty to give expression
to the feelings Of respect and friendship that l
know to be entertained for him by every officer
and man Of the command. His untiring efforts,
his unhagging interest and tho ability and de-