Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-06
THEY WON THE PRIZE
The Emmett Guard Return With q Hand.
some Trophy.
Capt. welsh snd Bis Men Display Fine
Driliing-Rssura Of the Company FROM %
the Encampment 1t Newark, n. J.

from the encampment OF 1rlsh-American NIL
litia at Newark, N. J. The boys proudly car
ried With them the trophy which they had won
Is the best drilled company in the Irish-Amer-
lean Military Union.
Yesterday was all hustle and hurry at Camp
Columbus. All hands were up bright and
early, and after reveille and breakfast the work
OF packing began. It continued throughout
the day, and although the boys were given full
liberty to leave camp without passes, few took
advantage Of the privilege, the greater number
preferring to do the days work in the early
part OF the day.
At half-pest O'Clock the drill Of the COM
panies for the championship Of the Irish-Amsr-
loan Military Union began. Our boys opened
the contest, and gave An exhibition in the man
i Sa, 81 arms ms. marching, firing and
1isRst.ndins III ,S.. Va. 'u sPP1Ss;.a not If
them Capt Walsh put his men through
every movement Of which one company IL
capable. The "Washingtons" were continually
applauded during the drill, and marched Oh the
moor amid ringing Of cheers and clapping Of
hands which indorsed the decision later on
giving the first prize TO this company.
Next came company C Of the second regi-
ment. Irish volunteers Of Connecticut, Capt
Whalen In command. After q neat execution Of
military movements they were marched to their
tents. This company won the second prize and
the first signal corps Of Philadelphia, Pa,
presented the p rixes Of the day and after the
individual drill Maj. Gen. Kelly declared the
camp at an end
FOB TIE BEST INDIVIDUAL DRILL
Sergeant Gallagher of the Emmett Guard was
awarded the medal for the individual drill, and
was highly praised by Mr.. English on account
of his soldierIy hearing
The trophy won by the Emmett Guard is .
handsome silver cup lined with gold 1tstands
over twenty inches and is mounted on Q gold
and silver base. The receptacle i supported
by four rifles and . cannon, from
the old army hayersack and cartridge box.
Around the rifles 10 entwined . wreath OF
laurels. Engraved on the side Of the cup 10 q
beautifully finished picture OF target The
cover is surmounted BY . sharpshooter in the
act Of firing at kneel
The bows were in . most happy mood for re-
csiving congratulations after the drill. and
every one who could do SO wished them success
In the future, even as they bad met with II in
the past.
BANQUET IN THEIR HONOR.
Last evening at 8 o'clock the majority Of the
company fell into line and marched TO the res
idence Of Mr.. VIM Reiss, where . sumptuous
banquet bad been prepared in honor Of their
successfull drill for the championship of the
Irish American Military Union The menu was
q substantial one and received due attention.
Speeches were made by Messrs. NJ. Boucher.
Of those present. heartily thanked their
host for his generous hospitality. The
occasion was made enjoyable by the
singing Of Messrs. Gately. Hanlon,
Edmonds and J. Boucher, while J. NJ Walsh
and J. Quill brought down the house with their
recitations.
Mr.. Rsiss, better known TO his guests a. enc
GIN, displayed his ability vocalist, his lit
tie song being greatly enjoyed.
The Bacheiors' Club Of the Emmet Guard ex-
tended Mr.. Reiss an invitation 10 visit them
this fell The offer wss accepted with many
thanks, and the Guards will, 30 they say, be
most happy to entertain their friend
TIE START TO THE DEPOT.
At 10 p. m. the Jersey skesters" made q
fresh attack on Camp Columbus, and a. all the
other forces had been withdrawn the Emmets
were compelled to abandon the place. However,
the retreat WAS an orderly one. and the boys re-
ceived oulstirring adieus from their lady friends
who had done 30 much 20 make the trip pleas
ant As they marched through Broad street
to the depot they we're greeted by crowd Of
admirers with royal salute Of fireworks.
As il they had not gotten enough praise and
good cheer from the citizens OF Newark. the
proprietor Of Murray's Cafe invited them to q
treat that was greatly enjoyed.
Mr.. John Sullivan, formerly . member Of the
company, was ut the station to say goodbye to
his old friends. His farewell was an affecting
one and his comrades were drawn even closer
to his big heart by the sight Of teardrops In his
eyes.
HOME AT LAST.
At 11.2o o'clock another assembly Of fair
young ladies waved handkerchief to the En-
met Guards special car Is it disappeared in
the darkness.
The homewsrd trip was In direct contrast to
the outgoing one, for everybody slept the sleep
Of weary. mosquito-bitten soldiers.
The company marched in columns Of fours
from the Baltimore and Ohio depot to their
armory in Center market, where many friends
called 70 view the elegant trophy displayed.