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of December 90. 1888. and Mr. Pillsbury was
the first TO sign the enlistment papers. He
served as private until April 8, 1889, when
he was made corporal. December u, 1891
he was made sergeant, but shortly after went
to California, where he remained year. In
order TO do this he resigned but after his re-
turn re-enlisted February 10, 1894 as pri-
waite. He was made sergeant September /,
1894. He is in business with his father on
New York avenue, is very popular among the
Guard. and has hosts of friends outside
The regular monthly dance of the Fourth
Battalion was held Tuesday night at the arm
DRY. and it was we'll attended. Major Camp
bell is hustling matters and thinks that at the
next battalion drill he will have no fault to
find with any of the companies. Company @
Campbell Light Infantry is securing large
amount OF new material and is expected TO be
in good shape by next month. The first lieu
tenantcy is still vacant, but will probably be
filled within few weeks Company d Ord
way Rities) is in excellent shape as 1t always
is
There Ia quite a boom in Company Co
:umbia Zouaves) The boys are discussing
the advisability of making up a zouave drill
team. They are very enthusiastic over the
scheme, and are arranging to secure uni
forms. The drill team for all prize contests
must be composed of sixteen privates. two
guides, and three officers. 1t is probable
that the entire company will drill, and when a
prize is to be contested for. the TEN then
selected. The new captain and liueatnant-
elect will soon receive their commisession
Company A. Emmett Guard, is preparing
for winter drills. The boys feel little hurt
over the criticisms about Private Murray of
the Fencibles drilling with them at Alex
ander Island. Major Campbell in his official
Endorsement of the report of the trip of the
Emmett Guard to Little Rock says: Capt
Walsh and hiG TOan nrn entitle1 IN ba biuhaet
measure of praise for the excellent discipline.
soldierly bearing. and good conduct which
prevailed during the entire period of their
absence from this city. | am highly honored
and take great pride in having in my COM
mand the best all around company of soldiers
in the National Guard of the entire country.
Col. Clay and staff and Major Bartlett and
officers of the battalion-in fact. the officers
OF the entire Second Regiment-are entitled
to Il share of the honors, for the reason that
by their efforts we were enabled TO go to
Little Rock there to win honors for the
brigade, and the Fourth Battalion, Company
A. richly deserved the warm reception given
them by the people of Little Rock ana by
their gentlemanly conduct became the favor
ties from the time they arrived"
The annual competitive drill for the Fourth
Battalion gold medal will he held the first
week in December The medal is now held
by Sergeant McAnnely, Company A.
Monday night the school. of non-commis-
stoned officers of the Fourth Battalion will be
held. First Lieut.. and Adiutant Edward
Allen will deliver lecture on military law
First Sergeant Roberts, Company D. will
talk on Extended order" First Sergeant
McAnnelly, Company A, on Guard duty.
eountersigns, parade and PATROLS and
First Sergeant Place on 1.-The duty of SEN
tinels and guard duty" The quartermaster
is expected to talk on Camp, garrison,
transportation, and commission
RANGE PRACTICE POSTPONED.
The department. OF rifle practice met last
Mondaynight at the call of Major Harries, brig
ade Inspector of rifle practice. The following
officers were present: Capt Cash, Capt Bell,
Lieut.. Young, Lieut. Cardoza, Lieut.. Vale,
Lieut.. Shaw, Lieut.. Bogger, and Lieut..
Sabin. 1t was decided to postpone the range
practice for this season until targets are pro-
cured. The recent changes in Army posts
makes it impossible to secure these targets
until late in the winter. So there will be no
range practice until spring. Gallery practice
for next year. however, can be done this
winter in the new armory. The present gal
lery will be open until October 13 from 10 a.
m. until p. M, for recruits and volunteer
practice. Recruits will be furnished ammu-
milton free, but all who were members of the
guard prior to May 81 will be charged cent
a shot The reports OF inspectors of rifle
practice, instead of being made December 81,
will not be finished until after the range
practice in the spring. Thus no soldier will
lose his score
The Light Battery held its regular drill
Wednesday night and the working part of
the evening was spent in inspecting lockers.
The most enjoyable feature. though, was the
visit of twenty-five troopers from Fort Myer.
The troop camped at Marshall Hall at the
same time the artillery men were there, and a
great many friendships were formed, The