The Washington times., 1894-04-08
Und8r fh6 Gaps
Of Soldier Boys

Ut CUlul0l' bUQS
The monthly meeting of the Washington
Light Infantry Corps was held on Wednesday
evening last in the officers room Of the
armory, large number of the members being
present. Only the usual routine business Of
the organization was transacted, it being
rather early in the season for any definite
actions concerning the Summer attractions so
eagerly looked forward to by the members
and friends. Among the members consider
able discussion is now being INDUCED in as
to the location of the Summer encampment.
Atlantic City, Cape May, Long Branch, and
other celebrated Summer resorts have been
mentioned, but so far it is impossible to pre-
dict where the white-coated favorites will
pitch their tents.
A trip to Annapolis is anticipated some time
in May to inspect the new cruiser Columbia,
to which the Infantry recently presented
beautiful ships bell. 1t is understood to be
the wish of Secretary Herbert to give the citi-
zens of the District an opportunity to inspect
the new cruiser just as soon as she can be
conveniently made ready, and for that pur-
pose she will be ordered to Annapolis imme-
diately after going into commission.
An invitation has been rendered the corps
to act as escort to the parade of Odd Fellows,
to be held on April 26. The Invitation ar
rived too late to be acted on at Wednesday
evenings meeting, but in all probality 1t will
be accepted.
The ball given by the Corcoran Cadets on
Tuesday evening last was a most creditable
affair, and was attended by large and
appreciative crowd OF young people, anxious to
enjoy the excellent dancing characteristic of
the cadet hops. Capt Edwards company is
always successful when it undertakes 10
supply an ENJOYABLE evenings amusement,
and lovers of the terpsichorean art, if one is
to judge by the large numbers always on hand,
highly appreciate the companys efforts. The
floor committee were Sergt. ]. A. Kelly. Corps.
n. Fl. Smith, j. E. Gibson and Joseph Guistee,
and Privates Long, Parkhurst. Balderson, and
Hunnicutt. Among those present were Mrs.
C. Hunt, Mrs. Edwards. Mrs. Dol, Mrs. Cat
tell, Mrs. E. V. Matthews, Mrs Hunt Mrs.
Hosnner, Mrs. German, Mrs. J. W. Davis, Mrs.
Meyer, Mrs. Redman, Mrs. John Frister, Mrs.
Cases. Misses Winfield. Grant. NJ. Smith,
B. Barney, G. B. Mehrling, Annie Long,
Eve Flavers, n. Donnelly. A. Scott Col
Inns, Nichols. Emma Lindsay, Alice Hunt,
Codrick. Kidwell, Ogle, Hamilton. Rouse,
Alice Desmond. F. Brown, Davis, Josie Nc
Carthy. Katie Hart. Ida Crow, Alice Rhodes,
Hagerty, Owen, Jennie Lotus, Green, NJ.
Forbes, Maude Adams. Messr5. F. Dent, ".
u barker. MAURICE west. Jonn ID. bowers,
George Robinson. F. E. Phelps, E. Lucas, E.
V. Gross. Frnnk Bennett, J. ". Glasgow,
Thomas Collins, G. W. Beamer, CIV. Fisher,
Fl. G. Ward, II. NJ. Young. Lovecraft, G. r.
Prayers, j. Proctor, John ]. Manning. r.
Chapman, G. C. Langley, Charles Hoffman,
j. 3. Austin, John Cameron, C. F. Kerr, II.
Schlosser, John Ryan, W. L. Belt, W. I. Red
man, A. NJ. Eberly, P. I. Hannah. John Muir,
F. A. Ranke, F. W. Moore, R. G. Lake, Will
lam Fisher. H. W. Stanford. F. c. Berens, E.
c. Edwards and c. A. Meyers.
The Fifth battalion presented fine ap-
pearance on FRIDAY evening in their full-dress
bimonthly drill and dress parade. Under the
command OF MAJ jor Suess this battalion has
made rapid progress in all that pertains to
discipline and soldierly bearing, aud are fast
attaining standard Of proficiency in drill and
rifle practice highly creditable to officers and
mel. Shortly before the battalion was dis
missed Capt. Bell, inspector Of rifle practice
of the Second regiment, urged on the men
the absolute necessity Of strict attention to
duty in the rifle gallery and on the outdoor
range. He characterized the Second regi-
ment as the shooting regiment" and called
upon the members of the Fifth battalion to
do all in their power to uphold the prestige
OF Col. Clay's command during the coming
year. The companies were in command of
Capts. Simonds, Columbus and Jenkins and
Lieut. Andrews. respectively.
Capt. Smoot, commanding company C,
Sixth battalion, met with painful accident
to his right hand about three weeks ago which
has since confined him to his home. He is
reported improving rapidly. Meanwhile First
Lieut.. Test is in command of company G, and
takes care that the boys do not overlook their
weekly drills.
Company A, Fourth battalion Emmet
at r. Ia IN
Tuesday evening.
According to the Army and Navy Journal
an interstate drill will be held at Little Rock,
Ark, during the coming Summer. Already
$4,000 has been subscribed, and matters are |
being pushed to completion by an active COM
mittee. The District brigade will be repre-
sented by the National Fencibles, who will !
shortly commence drilling for the occasion.
There will be change this year In the |
mcde OF making the annual inspections in the |
New York national guard. In place of Or
ders being issued month in advance, rs here |
toiore, in future only three days notice will |
be given. This system now prevails in the |
United States army.
A dance will shortly be given by the Morton |
Cadets. the baby company of the brigade. |
Invitations will be out In few days.
All of the ninety men of the right flank /
company of the Scots Guards are six feet or /
over, the average height being 6 feet 2L
inches. One man is feet inches, and
twelve are over 6 feet inches.
The weekly drills of company B. First bat
talon, are chara 'terized by a full attendance
OF members. The company is commanded
by First Lieut.. Charles NJ. Shreve.
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