Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-19
THE NATIONAL GUARD
A Regimental Camp at Marshall
Hall Proposed.
THE INTERSTATE RIFLE MEDALS HERE
The Morton Cadets Now Seem to
Be Prosperous.
SOME NOTES OF INTEREST
THE INTERSTATE RIFLE MEDALS HERE
SOME NOTES OF INTEREST

clusion of the second regiment drill on the
9th instant, suggested a regimental camp. |
The colonel does not approve of individual |
companies or even battalions going into |
camp, as the outing usually develops into |
picnic rather than a camp Of instruction. |
Marshall Hall has been suggested as a suit |
able location, it being convenient of access
and ample as a drill ground. If the project
is carried out the men will be assured OF
sufficiency of military drill and at the same
time they will derive all the amusement
and personal pleasure from the camp as is
proper. Committees have been appointed by
each battalion to take steps in the matter
and a report Will be made at an early date.
Second Regiment GIee Club.
Col. Clay has been occupied during the
past two weeks in the formation of a Sec
ond regiment glee club. and on Tuesday last
an organization was effected and a consti-
tuition adopted. Any officer or man of the
second regiment is eligible to membership.
There will be two classes-active or sing
Ing, members, and auxiliary members. The
latter, while they do not sing, are to enjoy
the same privileges the active members.
A meeting to elect officers will be held on
Friday, March 80, at regimental headquar-
tiers. when all members and others desiring
to join are expected to, be present
The Morton Cadets Looking Up.
Although the supposition for several
months past has been that company Il. sec
ond battalion Morton Cadets. is on its last
legs, so to speak, and would disband at any
moment, that seems to be entirely errone-
Gus, and instead the command at present
appears to be in better condition than ever
before Lieut. Shilling, in command. has
weeded out all worthless material the
armory has been newly painted and hand
somely decorated, piano secured, and as
climax, on Wednesday evening last a
stag party was held.
About hundred young men were in at
tendance, and after a number OF musical
selections had been rendered refreshments
were served. Lieut.. Shilling spoke about
the company as 1t was formerly, how II
was going to pieces. how it has improved,
and that now it is better organized than
ever before. The fact was mentioned that
the members OF the company now are all
young gentlemen of the best character and
standing and that hereafter the utmost care
is to be exercised in admitting members
The reconstructed company 3, second bat
talon, means TO forge ahead and regain the
excellent reputation il bore several years
ago.
Company c. second battalion. has taken
an immense stride forward OF late in the
matter of rifle practice and Capt Domer
has made up his mind that the trophy for
| the company that has the greatest percent
age OF marksmen will, at the close of the
present season, adorn the armory of the
National Fencibles. At the present time
this command is doing about nine-tenths of
the work done in the gallery, and companies
A Of the fifth and of the sixth have got
to work very hard to finish ahead OF the
champion infantry drill organization of the
United States.
The Cyclists Company.
The second separate company Cyclists
held it's usual mounted drill on Pennsylva-
MIA avenue in front of the Executive Man.
sion Thursday last. Capt. Story during
the evening congratulated his men for the
x,-s-h
in the past year. the company ranking
third in the brigade in the matter of rife
practice.
First Sergt. wiggin will be in charge of
the company run, which starts from the
armo-y at $3.50 o'clock this evening. All
friends of the command are invited TO
participate. On Thursday evening next the
company will parade TO the rifle gallery
for practice at 500 yards, the bugle corps
furnishing music.
Within the next two or three DAYS a
party, comprising Assistant Secretary of
Wa- Doe, should he return to the city
In time. General Ordway, Colonel Henry of
Fort Myer, Colonel Mosher, Major Davis of
the engineers and Major Har-ies. will
make journey down the Potomac in
search of site for n rife range large
enough for the use of the new rifles. The
range at Bellevue being entirely inadequate
for the purpose, new range is absolutely
necessary.
The Rife Medals Have Arrived.
After a very discouraging delay the
National Rifle Association interstate
medals have at last arrived, and are now
in the possession of Major Harries. They
will be distributed among the men On
Saturday, March "a. at 4 p. M in the
rifle gallery, and Immediately thereafter
the team, uniformed and carrying rifles. is
| to be photographed.
| Two vacancies at present exist on the
non-commissioned staff Of the second regi-
/ m hD of ag.sa4
| mssa-y sergeant. Colonel Clay proposes
/ to I'LL these by promotion, and not so out
side Of his command for men to serve in
the'positons named AS yet however no.
! body has been found who is willing TO
| leave his company or battalion to accent
the higher rank. which. according to the
colonel shows an excellent spirit.
Officers Commissioned.
The following officers have recently been
commissioned: Matthew Goddard quarter
master, first regiment; William H. Mover.
adjutant, second regiment; A. L. Ragyar
inspector rife practice, third battalion:
DR.. Clarence A Weaver surgeon. third
battalion: Irby Wired. second lieutenant
company c. fifth battalion; Guy E. Jenkins
captain, company 9. fifth battalion; Edwin
H Neumeyer. major chief of ordnance,
and Henry May, captain and id-1a-cannn
Theodore Tallmadge has been anpoin-sd
acting first lieutenant of the engineer
corps, and Leonard H. Mattingly has baen
| eleCleu IrSl lieutenant. company =. third
1 battalion. The resignation of Thomas r
| Huyck as captain and aid-de-camp has
been rendered.
| Snap Shots.
! The members of battery 4. light artillery
have extended a cordial invitation TO the
officers of the brigade to visit the 81 street
armory en- Thursday evening. March %
after pm, to inspect and try the targets
on the rifle and revolver range recently
erected there. Ammunition for both rife
and revolver will be furnished gratis and
refreshments are to be served during the
evening
Capt. Day of the ninth cavalry L. S. A..
who is a distinguished ma tx sYnau. and
Lieut. Benton OF the same organizatiCn
paid a visit to the rifle gallery during the
past week.
| Gen. Ordway is out Of town for a few
days on private business.
The following schedule for gallery prac-
| tice will be observed for the present week:
| Monday. company c, fifth battalion
| Tuesday, Company ID, fourth battalion.
| Wednesday, company G, rrst separate
| battalion.
Thursday. first and second separate con-
panies.
The rife gallery will be open every week
\ day, except Sunday, from . TO @ o'clock
pm, for voluntary practise. Ammunition
will be furnished on the payment OF enc
| cent for each round. An Inspector of rife
| nractica will he n aften.1anea md on