Evening star., 1895-11-02
Judges for the Corcsran Cadets
Competitive Squad Drill Named.
NOTES OF IN T E r E S T

wards, Is deserving of the greater share of
credit for securing the establishment of
the desirable innovation. Capt. Edwards
| talked the matter over with Gen. Ordway
few days ago. and secured the necessary
permission to take possession of the large
| loft at the new armory building Immediate
| ly. and fit up the same with gymnasium
apparatus. 1t will be necessary at the start
| to remove the hundred or more lockers be-
longing to the National Fencibles, as much
additional room can thereby be secured.
Company A, second battalion, intends to
introduce into the loft special system of
electric lights and such apparatus as 1t
may secure: The company will also organ
iZe basket ball team, and probably apply
for membership in the local Basket Bail
| League.
Athletic Fever Contasious.
The athletic fever seems to be contagious
| In military circles, for. among other COM
panies, "A of the third battalion last week
practically decided to start a gymnasium
on a small scale in the locker room of the
battalion staff. if other quarters could not
be secured.
Members of the company have of late
taken an interest in boxing. and, as Capt
smiling gave hearty approval, steps were
taken to add TO the pleasure and means of
physical development of the cadets. But,
OF learning of the proposed athletic asso-
citation, it is probable that Capt Shilling
and his men will abandon their project and
give all the aid possible to build up the
larger organization.
The chief argument used by Capt Ed
wards in urging the establishment of a
gymnasium was that it is difficult to retain
companies of tine National Guard when
there are in existence many civil organi-
zations with gymnasium facilities, and such
attractions are not. offered in the brigade.
except by the first battalion.
The Brigade Rife Matches
Owing to the continued illness of the in
spectcr general of rifle practice and the fact
that 1t will be impossible for him to resume
his duties for several weeks to come, it has
been decided to go ahead with the arrange
ments for the annual rifle competitions of
the brigade without further delay Can't
James E. Bell discussed the matter yester-
Gay afternoon with Gen. Ordway, and as a
result it can be announced that the matches
will be shot either Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, November IA. Is ard 16, or Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday, November
IS. 10 and 20.
The department of rifle practice desires it
announced that an opportunity is given
those guardsmen who have not completed
their scores to do SO Mondays, Wednesdays
open for voluntary practice on the days
mentioned Markers will be provided If
proper notice is given Lieut. T. S. King.
Election of Lieatenants.
Maj. Wilson presided at recent meeting
OF the members of company D, third
battalion, when Thomas c. Means was
elected first lieutenant and Fred Stutz Sec
ond lieutenant Of that organization Mr..
Means was a captain in the regiment of
High school Cadets year or so ago, and
Mr. Stutz has held Office as sergeant ma ior
OF the first battalion of the cadets
A Resignation and an Appointment.
Not only the command which is the direct
loser, but the entire brigade as well, will
learn with regret that First Lieut.. Richard
]. Donnelly. adjutant of the third battalion
has rendered his resignation. to take effect
November 1. Lieut.. Donnelly first became
connected with the guard in 1889, serving
as private, corporal, sergeant, quartermas-
ter sergeant, quartermaster and adjutant
and he participated in the three encamp-
ments OF the brigade at Fort Washington
and also was a hard worker for the success
of other camps and trips. The expectation
of leaving the city in the near future was
the reason for resignipg. 1t has long been
the boast Of the third that 1t enjoyed the
services of the best adjutant in this vicin-
1ty and his books and papers are maryels
| OF neatness. Lieut.. Donnelly has earned a
regiment of friends. who wish him unquali-
The battalion will, however be consoled
| for the loss of Lieut.. Donnelly by the an
| pointment of Mr.. Luther H. Reichelderfer
| to fill the vacancy. Mr. Reichelderfer is
well known in local military circles He
commanded the regiment of High School
Cadets in 1S91-92 as lieutenant colonel and
| in 1S92-93 as colonel. Later he held a COM
mission as captain Of company B, second
battalion, now company A, third battalion,
| but resigned a year more ago. He is I
| present assistant military Instructor ef the
High School Cadets and is also instructor
of English at the Central school. The third
| Is to be congra tulated on securing such a
worthy successor to Lieut.. Donnelly.
A Rife Team Announced.
Capt. Shilling of company A, third bat
| talon, has selected the following as a
| team to represent his command in the COM
| Ing rifle competition of the brigade: Corp
| 8. A. Wimsatt, Corporal G. J. Harris, Can
| didate Second Lieut.. L. C. Steward and
| Corp. F. L. Lacy. The company has de-
| ctded to present a handsome gold medal to
the member making the best score at rifle
practice each season.
An Election of Officers.
First Lieut.. Otto G. smonson and Mr. d.
| B. Mcleod were elected captain and first
| lieutenant respectively of company D, sixth
battalion, at an enthusiastic meeting of the
command held Tuesday evening. 1t was
ing hereafter.
meeting of the new second regiment
band was also held Tuesday evening and the
organization perfected. Capt. Simonson de-
sires that due credit be given Lieut.. Nc
Leod, who has been, and Is yet, a prime
and untiring mover for the success Of the
band. Lieut.. Mcleod has also aided Capt
Simonson in reorganizing company D.
Appointments In the Troop.
Capt. H. S. Barbour of troop A has ap-
pointed J. w. Conard first sergeant, Howell
Stewart fourth sergeant, J. F. Fitzgerald
fifth sergeant and Frank Swart and j. Van
Dauchhausen corporals in that organization
In spite of the loss of dozen or more men
by reason of discharge and enlistment in
the regular army, the troop has at present
membership Of seventy-three. Active
preparations are row being made to prop
erly celebrate the seventh anniversary Of
the organization of the command. which
occurs December 20. An inspection of the
troop and its quarters Is to be made Monday
evening next by the commissioned officers