New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
NITTONAL Guard AFFAIRS
GOOD WORK AT CREEDMooR-THE 22D TO GO
TO CHURCH.

| GOOD WORK AT CREEDMOOR-THE 22D TO GO
TO CHURCH.
! As the season advances at Creedmoor the adj
vantages Of the Whit.ock system becohe more and
| more evident. From ali appearances there VIII De
many more marlsmen. sharpshooters and experts
this year than before The men in regiments
which have not heretofore been noted for the NUM-
Der of marksmen they contained seem TO have taken
a brace" and the fall matches VIII probably DC
more hotly contested than before.
The National Guardsmen wondering what VIII
happen II the Greater New-York bill goes into
actual effect. The Creedmoor range is within the
bounds OF the territory which will be included In
the new city, and doubtless the present laws VIII
have to be changed materially to allow rifle shoot
ing to continue within the city limits.
The 22d Regiment went to Van Cortlandt Park
for an outdoor drill yesterday and It will 80 to
church this afternoon. The will assemble at
the arnory in full-dress uniform at 800 O'Clock this
afternoon and march to st. Agnes's Church, at
Nnety-second-st. and Co.umbus-ave.. where the
Rev Or. William y. Dunne.l, the chaplain Of the
regiment will preach.
Tho 7th Regiment inspected Friday night
and will 20 to Van Cortlandt Park for an outdoor
drill one week from next Saturday. The members
are s,lll discussing out-of-town trip this sum-
mer, but nothing definite has been decided upon as
yet.
The esth Battalion showed Itself before the public
at Madison Square Garden on Friday night Marks
mems badges distributed An exhibition drill
and reception followed the presentation Of medals
Lieutenant and Commlssary Richard Oliver, Of
the 23d Regiment. Brooklyn died one week ago
yesterday and his funeral took place at the Sixth
Avenue Baptist Church on last Tuesday evening.
In speaking Of the death of Lieutenant Oliver Colo
mel Smith says:
In q. o. No TO- H. @. 231 Regiment. dated June
3 1884 appears the following: Commissions Rich
ard Oliver First Lieutenant and CommIssary, with
rank from May IL. 1884"
From that time until his death. which occurred on
Saturday May 5. 1894. Lieutenant Oliver had been a
member OF the STAFF OF this regiment and had COM
pleted nearly ten years OF continuous service In his
position
Lieutenant oliver. as he was more famiarly
called. Uncle Dick" needs introduction to any
member OF the 23i for al knew him For years be-
fore his appointment he was ardent and enthusi-
as,lc friend OF ours" and presented various med
MS which are proudly and by the hold
Frs 10 this day.
He was very much interested in the rife practice
OF the regiment having qualified as marksman for
three years and a sharpshooter for seven years
For seven years he occupied a place on our regi-
mental team. and FOR three years on the New-YOrk
state team
good citizen a faithful and true soldier. IN hon
est, upright man, we Will Indeed miss him from our
councils. but the pleasure We have had In
c!ations win him. and the memories that are left,
VIII be highly appreciated by Us all
The 23d will attend divine services at st Peters
Protestant Episcopal Church. in State-st. near
Bond. Brooklyn. on next Sunday evening The
chaplain OF the regiment. the Rev DR.. Lindsay
Parker will preach The members Of the regiment
Will assemble at the armory at 6A5 p. In full
drcSs uniform and march 20 the church
Tho i2th Regiment VIII have an outing in Van
Cort,andt Park on next Saturday afternoon. Many
changes nave taken pace in the organization with
the las, year so. and this public exhibition will
be watched with Interest.