Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

preached by inspecting officer. One SER
geant and eight privates had finger on the
trigger and several had finger over guard at
inspection pistol" Three men used left
hand in returning pistol. One man had but
ton boots. One pistol was defective In that
IL would not remain at hslf-cock. Five men
had the buckles Of spur-straps on the instep
OF the foot. One man wore a colored collar.
The second lieutenant commanding battery
gave one command without drawing his
saber and failed to give command march"
after close ranks" One man. after an
swerlng 10 his name, failed 10 return pistol
until several other names were called.
Ambulance Corps.
This company, though small in num-
bers. made good appearance. The
uniforms and equipments are in excellent
condition. The men are not as familiar
however. with their duties as might be ex-
pected. Discipline is very slack. Prompt
and regular attendance at drills should be
enforced. During the inspection and mus
ter the following errors were noted: Two
men had no letters on blouse. One man
mad letter ID improperly placed on collar.
One man wore colored collar and one man
wore soiied gloves One man kept turning
mead and watching inspector. In preparing
Tor muster the commanding officer gave
command inspection Knives" instead Of
draw knife" He also returned sword in
correctly. One man in this company, being
under the age limit, is not enlisted hut In
borne on the rolls and uniformed
Not Much Fun, This.
Work, and hard work. too. is the lot OF
the companies that are to represent the
District Of Columbia National Guard in the
coming Interstate drill to be held at Little
Rock, Ark. Both company C second hat
talon National FencIbles), and company A
fourth battalion OEnmet Guard, are drill
ing every night except Sunday in prepara-
ton for the contest. Capt Domer's men
are supplied with white sweaters which
present a decidedly nobby and attractive
| appearance. even after the bows have prac-
\ ice1 lie down" on the drill han foor sey,-
eral hours during an evening The Irish
LADS. under Capt Walsh, are keeping very
quiet and do their work behind closed doors
4 at the old base ball grounds, North Capitol
and G streets The men TO COMPOSE fhe
remedies team have practically been de-
cioea upon put the Emmets are still unset
tied as 10 that question. Both companies
are making excellent and rapid progress
however. and IL will require an Unusually
me SET OF soldiers TO win from either No
further details in regard to the trip have
been settled, but the benefit entertainments
are occupying considerable attention ana
promise to prove most satisfactory financial
| successes
| Notes.
Lieut.. ]. NJ. Stewart. inspector OF rife
practice OF the fifth battalion has rendered
lbs resignation and IT has been accepted
Lack OF time to devote TO the details of
what Is claimed to be one of the hardest
positions in the brigade is the reason why
the lieutenant sewers his connection with
Maj. Suess command Lieut. Stewart is
an officer OF exceptionable ability. a steadi-
| ly clever shot with the rife, and has been a
member of the brigade team for four years.
| The guard will not lose his services entirely,
| however. for he is to be appointed commits
| sary sergeant on Gen. Ordways non-com-
missioned staff.
Company b. second battalion (Morton
Cadets, has made a noticeable change in
ITS armory during the past few days. The
| room Is newly papered and painted new
| furniture and decorations have been pur-
| chased and general renovation taken
place.
Sergt James Sergeant OF company b,
fourth battalion. who is a candidate
first lieutenant has. at his own request.
been ordered up for examination as cam
dicate" captain.
First Lieut.. Shilling and Second Lieut.
! Shepard who were recently elected cap
| tain and first lieutenant respectively, Of
| company B. second battalion have sue
cessfully passed the required examination
| and will soon be commissioned Mr.. Il. &.
| Davis has declined commission as second
lieutenant
Lieut. Rotramel has been granted leave
of absence, which makes room for the ap-
pointment OF Quarterniaster Sergt. Sabin
as acting inspector of rife practice OF the
|
An election to fill the vacancy OF captain
| Of company b. fourth battalion. vice Simp-
! son. resigned. has been ordered for the
| evening OF June ).
| THE Military News" a bright four-page
paper. under the editorship OF Mr.. r. Car
roll Mattingly. and devoted TO the interests
| of the District of Columbia National Guard.
has lately made its appearance. Mr.. Mat
ungly Is young man of push and ambi-
ton, and will endeavor TO keep Informed
1 of all National Guard news.
The rife gallery. which was TO have been
/ closed for the season Saturday night, viii
| rerlain open for the convenience of those
| who desire to complete or better their
scores until and including Saturday. the
9th instant
| Company A, second battalion (Corcoran
| Cadet Corps. has accepted an invitation
| to give an exhibition drill on the occasion
| of the excursion OF the Royal Arcanumr
which will be held June q. at Marshall
| Hall.
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