The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-21
NATIONAL GUARD NOTES.


Company of Mount Vernon. capt Kinder held AZ var
Cortlandt PARK IL and 10 proved OF great
| and considerable bench in military way was detNe'
from the practice with volunteers from other com
panies. the force OF Company numbered ABOUT ~,
officers men, who established camp on vault I'M
| at O'Clock last Saturday night PtcSoswere 'nro"n
out under the supervision OF Capt Dsssar anu Lieut.
Baker. and interior guards posted under tne uroc''on
OF Licuts McMuray and Bride. all hands pens
cautioned to exercise the greatest vigilance courier
on a bicycle was sent Mount Vernon TO inform 'sp
Kinder that tho force he WAS 10 ho'e
against on hand. Capt. Kinder also despa'encu
n bicycle courier to Capt. Tompkins. informing nun
that the Eleventh" he over some time hetore
dawn OF Sunday. All hand. were tho alert. The
night pitch dark and 1t was not known where tho
Mount Vernon bows were TO spring from About ii J..
". ilring heard to the south ot the camp, the
pckes retteated into camp and IL was ready Tor the
defensive There brisk nring Un both sides; Com
pany II finally, by a flank movement and superior
numbers capturing the intrudtrs which. to the sur
prise OF all proved to be detachment OF Company d.
Ninth Regiment In command OF Capt Walton, VINO
had endeAvored to surprise Company n on his own
hook, Company united forces with h and awaited
the real attack. the sentres having been doubled
At IL 80 A. NJ. the pickets OF discovered scouts
from the Mount Vernon company and opened hre.
which was returned with vigor and soon both the op
posing forces were hotly engaged. Company having
the advantage OF position aud numbers. and. being
alert. could not be surprised. and the Mount vernon
boys were forced to give in Great credit 10 due the
latter they had long march across country and their
ability in locating and getting so close without any
guiding light knowledge OF the Whereabouts OF the
camping party is deserving Of communication Another
fact to the credit OF both companies was tho proper
maintaining of distance between combatants in the
firing. with the result that man was hurt-a show
ing all the more creditabe considering tho darkness
Refreshments were served to all. an inviting camp
nro was built. ard tho work of tho night
was over. Sunday morning Alto o'clock both compa-
MES took part in guard mount in front OF tho Van
Cortandt mansion the parade ground Capt. Walton
was new officer OF the day Capt Dessar the old Lieut.
Snyder was Adjutant and Lieuts. Heerdt and Bn-
ker were officers of the guard with But
Ter Sergeant. Major. Parade at r. NJ was taken by
Capt Kinder. followed by review with Capt Temp.
kins in command Capt Kinder being reviewing off,
GER All tho duties were well performed and tho
companies left the park at r. NJ for their armories.
feeling well satisfied with the experience.
The nrst annual pleasure trip Of the Twelfth Regi
ment Athletic Club. which undertaken in three
Of the crack yachts of tho Audubon Yacht Club.
On sunday. Aug, l3 up tho Hudson River proved
memorable and exciting trip we'll as pleasant one
An extra stif mort heaster blowing and there
An exceedingly heavy sea- scarcely any sailing craft
being out Even the OF cid salts around the
yacht club preferred remain ashore and said IL
no day to go out The members Of the athletic club
however. with few exceptions got up early for some
f'n and they decided they would try and have It
Their sporting blood up. especially when they
Capt. Arvidson. tho skipper of the soop yacht
White Cap. which was pitching and tossing bowsprit
under. climb out the bobstay and double reef his
Iib The Captain. although 10 years old. 10
. thoroughbred. and always in for the fun.
The White Cap containing all the good things for
dinner In her spacious cabin tho rst o. and tho
way shbounded along. dipped her and sent the
spray flying SET some OF the boys still ashore TO think
ing. Lieut. Paterson found his stomach not in
good condition and thought he ought to 60 home.
Sergeant Menzies who ordinarily could be frozen
out OF racket found he had to attend funeral Ser
geant Adar had to 10 to Paterson. and the drum
major was among those having discovered a previous
engagement. Tho next boat away the Golden Rod.
She had jolly crowd ana tore along under a single
reef while tho other boats were shortened down to
two reefs Tho frankie " was the last of and DO wed
along after the Others in fine shape. The tho
river was very lively but hard work and times tho
boats wnlowed about as 4: they were going to turn
completely over The spray thick and short order
all hands were drenched The Golden Rod went
to the front and kept first place easily finally coming
to an anchor at very beautiful spot on the Palisades
the White Cap following suit few minutes after. Tho
frankie was unfortunate in being delayed by losing
her skill which broke loose and had to be picked up
just below Engle wood N She finally ran IN behind
dock on the Jersey shore which proved such quiet
berth that she preferred to remain there. tho boys
from her walking along shore some miles join
the main body. While savory dinner cooking |
Ihe clothes of the party were hung the and
bushes to dry. Ar er pleasant time ashore about
80 NJ the return trip began the embark alton being
iticult owing TO the shallow water between the
md the shoa and the heavy surf There were many |
escapes from swain ping but four OF tho boys BuRer
corre, sergeants Dunn and Williamson. and Private
Peifer all climbed into skin intended to hold but
hree persons. and were at once swnmped. Bugler |
sorre held on 10 his bugle and blew Tho call Rally"
which was quito easy as the mud only foot deep
md the water only three feet This the only acct.
lent o: the day. The voyage home was highly enjoy.
ID. and all hands voted the affair grand success
thirteenth Regiment. will soon be held. and from pres.
mt appearances il looks II the ering WAS
0 be lively. sergeants Turton and Frank are said to
o favored for the position, while at the same time
ther members are talking of bringing in a dark
orse' from another regiment, Sergeant J. J. worrelL
rivates r. ". Francis and IL Leland. the committee
ppointed to arrange for cambako for tho COMPANY
found such little interest taken in it by the mem
ers that tho idea has been abandoned The court mar
ai OF Corporal Armstrong of Company charged with
isobedience OF orders and conduct to rood
rider and military discipline. which meets at the ar.
lory of the Twenty. second Regiment next Monday
Ill be watched with considerable interest Adtt Gen
orter, Impressed with the voluntary hardships and
eVotion to duty or the provisional company in com.
iand OF Major Cochran in Its recent march and week
t camp. has agreed to pay each man for the eight
avs duty performed. This is an unlooEsd.for gift
nd ono that cannot fail to be appreciated. |
Tho resignation of Capt. J. G. R Lilliendahl. Com.
MS week Lieut. A. f. Dick. Company H. has been
laced on tho retired list. This leaves a vacancy for
aptain and Second Lieut. now to he nllsd Tn.
'gment will put in team At Creedmoor In the fall
hich 1t is hoped VIII excel tho record of last years
am.
Tho committee Of Company C. Twelfth Regiment
III Walk to Clifton. y. J.. on Sunday Ang. 20 and
AXE arrangements at different hotels for refresh.
ents for the men on the occasion OF tho company's
arch to Paterson on Labor Day. Company c, Second
egiInent. Phterson n. J.. hold = meeting on Tuesday
'on'nR last and made very elaborate arrangements
" receiving Company C. Twelfth Regiment They
III give their guests possession tho city on that dny
Company q. Forty.seventh Regiment. had an outing
Enscos's Park. Rockaway Beach. yesterday after.
BON Lieut. II C. Barthman Company l. has been
ected Captain.
The annual Inspections of the First and Second
igades will commence about Sept. 10.
fhere Is general satisfaction in tho Eighth as well Al
other regiments over the announcement that Cant
A. Cornell Eighth Regiment. had been sente ed to
smissal by a general court martha.
Company G. Twsnty.third Regiment. or a considers.
o. It's m nths Z