Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

to Memphis to be erroneous proved decid-
edly amusing to number of the officers,
who happened to know that the evening
previous the Corcorahs Normally decided to
take the trip and that fSfty-two men pledg-
ed themselves to COS Is
1t has been suggested. that Gen. Ordway
will not permit SO MANY companies to leave
the city at a date 500 near the time set fer
the brigade encampfnent. Although he
does not approve ofeompe-itive drills, the
commanding genera; You'd be loath to
see the Fencibles forfeit the championship
and therefore will do all in his power 10
aid Capt. Domer ana His men. The ether
companies will be permitted to go to Mem
ph1s, with the understanding that they
must attend camp With full ranks. Should
any company fail toscorne up 20 the stipu-
lation it is a certaintystha its command
ing officer will not atetHin his commission
for any great length Of time.
Meetings, of ,lomcers.
The officers Of the first regiment met
Wednesday evening slaso and listened to
short address by Col Moore. The colonel
announced that he intends to order out the
regiment for parade on the White Lot some
afternoon in the near future. 1t is desired
that the regiment shall go to camp with
full ranks, and the colonel is also anxious
that all the companies Of his command
complete their scores before the rifle gal
lery closes.
The officers association Of the second
regiment met Thursday evening and com
pleted arrangements for its annual BAN
quet, which takes place during the last
week of April.
Active Preparations for Camp.
meeting of the officers and non-com-
missioned officers of the fourth battalion
will be held Thursday, April IL, when Maj
Campbell hopes that an organization will
be perfected to provide for the comfort and
ways and means for the welfare of the
battalion during the coming camp. Mai
Campbell believes that the interests OF all
concerned will be properly and satisfac-
torily carried out If this civic auxiliary
be composed of the major, adjutant, quar-
termaster, quartermaster sergeant, COM
manders of companies, one sergeant, one
corporal and what is termed the senior
private Of each company.
..a f.. .... Notes. .... ...
Capt. Lincoln Buck Of company c, fourth
battalion, and First Lieut.. Edward II. AL
len, adjutant of the fourth battalion, have
rendered their designations.
The members of company D, third bat
talon, 1t Is understood, will elect James
Gillen and Hubert Young first and second
lieutenants, respectively, of that organiza-
ton.
Corp. William NJ Wagner. company d,
fourth battalion, has been transferred to
company A, third battalion, and Private
Jesse w. Thornton of company B, third
battalion, has been transferred to company
A, second battalion.
The donation party of company A, second
battalion, Wednesday evening last, was
eminently successful. The rooms of the or
ganiZation We're artistically decorated, a
feature being special electrical fittings. A
musical program was rendered, after which
the party adjourned to the rifle gallery for
refreshments and dancing. Many valuable
articles were presented by friends to add to
the attractiveness Of the quarters Of the
company.
Company c, sixth battalion, held an en-
joyable reception in its rooms, at the new
armory, Thursday evening. A literary and
musical program was rendered and refresh
ments served. Capt. Streaks officiated as
master Of ceremonies, while Sergt. J. p
Garner was chairman of the entertainment
committee. The affair was held for the
purpose Of interesting outsiders in the Ma
tional Guard, and qhefeby adding to the
numerical strength Df the sixth battalion