Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-03


will hereafter be the rule instead Of the
exception.
TUlking About the brigade Camp.
1t Is early yet to be discussing prepara-
lions for the brigade camp. which, by the
way. Is to be held early in June. but as
some Of the plans are being formulated,
and as the whole thing will soon be very
thoroughly mapped out, q little reference
to the affair may not be out Of place. Those
frolicksome members Of the guard who.
having In mind their experiences at some
OF the Independent camps, are looking for
ward to a period Of unrestrained jubilation
may as we'll make up their minds right
now that the brigade encampment Of 1895
viii be purely business affair, in which
there will be no room at all for any of the
foolishness that unfortunately has been too
common In the minor assemblages. 1t is
understood that q considerable number of
regular army officers will be asked for to
90 DUTY during the ten days period Of the
encampment: that those officers will super
wise with all vigilance the departments to
which they will be assigned: that every
0mcer and enlisted man in the brigade will
De required to do to the best Of their abil-
ity those things which will be required of
them-in short, 1t will be a purely military
encampment. National Guard camps have
always been criticised by regular army
omcers because the tendency developed
has been social rather than military. With
out introducing any practices that SAVIOR of
the martinez, Gen. Ordway proposes to
make the encampment OF 1895 notable in q
There will be no rife practice either in the
camp or during the encampment period.
All the time Is to be devoted to drill and
instruction In guard duty, even the even
ings being utilized for the well-being of the
officers. Gen. Ordway's plan includes the
pitching Of a large tent. In which lectures
VIII be delivered by regular army officers
to officers of the local organization. Some
N q ~ 49,
the encampment would be held in June
have wondered little at the selection Of
that month. but the choice was undoubted-
iy q wise one. A July or August camp Is
invariably interfered with by extremely hot
weather; in early June both days and
nights are usually Of pleasant temperature
How the Multitude VIII be Fed.
The feeding Of 1,4OO or 1900 men three
times a day IL q good deal of a job. but it
will not be anything like as burdensome as
1t was at the two brigade camps which have
been held. A general mess Is much too
large an affair to be handled satisfactorily.
and. with full knowledge of that fact, Gen.
Ordway has decided to let each battalion
feed itself. That arrangement will localiZe
the "cussin'," and will compel battalion
and company officers to bear their share Of
the burden, which Is quite proper. To each
battalion will be issued two Buzzacott field
ovens, and each battalion will have detailed
for Its use two cooks and two scullions.
Every afternoon the post cOmmissary officef
who will probably be Major E. H. Neu-
meyer-will notify battalion commissary
officers as to the character and quantity Of
rations which will be issued by him on the
day following; by this arrangement those
battalions DESTROYS Of experimenting the
government issue will have ample time in
which to make up their menus and procure
the goods.
Capt. Edwards Boys at Work.
Company A. second battalion. (Corcoran
Cadet Corpse. has practically decided to post
pone its contemplated drill, which was to
have been held at the National Base Ball
Park during October. until next spring.
This action Is necessary because Of the in
ability to secure a suitable date. The Cor
corans, however, are continuing their
nightly drills In preparation for the COM
petition to be held October 10 at Richmond.
under the auspices Of the Virginia State
Agricultural and Mechanical Society. The
rules governing the drill provide that each
company Phall consist Of not less than
tnlrty-two men, exclusive Of guides and
ME closers. All companies intending to
take part in the drill must notify the Sec
rotary. VIM. G. Owens. on or before October
o. The contest shall consist of inspection
OF the company. manual Of arms and
school OF the company in close order. The
Judges Will be three army officers The fol-
lowing prizes are offered: First, $500; sec
ond. 500; third, 500. At least two com
panies from outside the states of Virginia
and North Carolina must enter or the con-
test Will be declared of, and IL only three
companies In all compete, only first and
second moneys will be given.
All officers and men taking part in the
driii Will be admitted to the grounds free,
exposition of 1894.
The military feature will be one of the
most successful in connection with the ex-
position and the big space within the race
rack circle will be leyeled and otherwise
prepared for the soldiers who take part in
The competitive drill. The contest win take
place at that point because it can be easily
seen from the grand stand.
company b, second battalion NIorton
Cadets, at an enthusiastic meeting held on
Saturday evening, decided to enter the
drill, but since then have practically aban-
doned the idea. as 1t Is impossible for a
number OF the men to take the trip.
Mai. Suess Makes n Report.
Major Otto L. Suess Of the fifth, battal-
lon has prepared a detailed report Of the en-
campment Of the provisional regiment of
the District Of Columbia National Guard
at Marshall Hall. Md. July IS to August
last. which will be forwarded to the al
jutant general. A number of exhibits ara
added. Numerous facts and statistics of
interest are included In the report 1t Is
claimed that the efficiency Of the hospital
department. was hindered by the quality of
the medicines contained in the old pannier
furnished by brigade headquarters, and
amy medical officer placing faith in their
effectiveness" says the report, will find
that faith rudely shaken. An expenditure
of several dollars was necessary in order
to meet the deficiency" The cost of feed
ing each man per day was about twenty
eight cents, and the cost of each meal per
man was about nine cents.
Prizes for the Fifth Battalion.
The commanding officer and the staff OF
the fifth battalion will, within the next few
days, make an official announcement of
great interest to the members of that or
ganization. To increase the interest In
drill a handsome silver cup will be offered
by the above named to the best drilled
company. The competition is to be an an
nUal affair, the drills taking place In Feb
ruary. The cup is to become the property
of the company winning 1t three times in
succession. A gold medal will be presented
to the best drilled man Of the battalion
under the same conditions. The initial
contest will take place in February next.
the decision to be made by board Of COM
petent and impartial judges.
Notes.
Members Of the Washington Light In
fantry Corps have been more or less an
noyed for some days past because Of a
l.