Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-21

rival Further to insure the successful carry
ing ont of this enterprise Quartermsster John
F. Long will cooperate with Commissary
Schuyler to the extent Of seeing TO it that two
Of the caterers wagons. with horses and
drivers, are on hand, 30 that there may be no
delay in the transportation of stores.
The trip, covering in all the better part Of
two and half days, win cost $40. 900 in round
numbers. Toward this sum the Seventh Regi-
ment Athletic Association has already con-
vidual viii bring the amount up to Sc. $50 on
the estimated parade strength OF $50 officers
and men, and the balance will be paid out Of
the regimental treasury.
This seems like good deal of money to ex-
pend for 90 short q trip" said an officer of the
regiment, land especially when we are likely
to be called upon to go to a very considerable
outlay in the extending of the regimental rifle
range, which has got to be done, and the pro-
viding OF two new rooms in the armory in the
event OF the twelve-company formation being
authorized. But, after all, il is the mems
money, contributed to the general treasury by
the companies in the way of regimental dues,
and they are entitled to its enjoyment. Every
thing certainly looks favorable to q pleasant
trip, and one wholly free from the dscomforts
of four years ago, and if matters turn ont web
the expenditure. large as it seemingly is, will
prove to be good investment for the regi-
ment."
NEXT WEEK IN THE GALLERY.
Rife practice during the coming week will be
on the following schedule:
Mopday-First separate company.
Tuesday-Company c, second battalion;
company @. first battalion, at its own armory.
Wednesday-Company e, sixth battalion.
Thursday-Company D. sixth battalion; COM
psny d, first battalion, at its own armory.
kriday-Company A. first separate battalion.
Saturday-The general staff and the field and
stan officers and non-commissioned staff Of
regiments.
NOTES.
On Tuesday evening. the 3lst instant, CON-
pany A, fourth battalion, will occupy the rife
gallery. The company will be subdivided into
three teams Of ten men each, and members of
the winning team will each have a prize. Fiji
teen shots for each man is the allowance Capt
Walsh thinks the competition will be a good
thing, and he and tho members of his company
are doing their utmost to make it a success.
Capt. Roe's command, troop A, New York
National Guard, after discussing the matter Of
q distinctive uniform for some months past.
has decided to stick to the regulation clothing.
New York national guardsmen are generally
opposed to visiting the worlds fair in body.
A provisional regiment will possibly make the
trip at the expense OF the individual members
Where is that sergeant who il said to be try
ing to persuade squad to march to Chicago
next summer?
Gen. Ordway has gone to New England for a
few days.
Volley firing in the gallery is a pronounced
success.
Preparations for fitting up the range at Belle
vue arc proceeding satisfactorily.
Company B, FIRST battalion, last evening
filled the vacancy caused by the promotion OF
Capt. b. II. Ross to command the battalion.
First Lieut.. j. q. Moore elected captain,
while Second Lieut.. Shreeve had bars placed on
his shoulder straps. Both promotions are ex-
cellent and have been earned by long and faith
full service. Capt. Moore is a son Of Col. W. G.
Moore, who commands the first regiment.