Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-02
ARE KNOWN AS WINNERS
The National Rifles Create q Good I'm
preston.
Notes and Comment From the St.
Louis Military Encampment-
Today's Inspection.

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Yesterday was a hot day in camp, and
would have been well nigh unbearable had
1t not been for a steady breeze, which flap
ped the loose sides CT the tents in a lazy
INDECENT manner. About 6 pm. piano ar
rived in camp ror the National Rifles, and
the boys expect to teguile the struggling
moments with a harmony of sweet sounds
When the company started for the city
to take part in the Iarade they presented
a very striking appearance. The brilliant
full dress uniforms and shining accouter-
ments glistsned in the slanting rays of the
afternoon sun, and every move Of the men
was made with precision worthy Of the
name they have already won here-"the
winners" The Rifles were cheered all
along the route of march.
The inspection of all the companies for
all the drills comes off today, the Rifles
coming tenth on the list, which will put
them on the field about pm.
The manager of the Rifles camp. Lieut.
Goodwin, left for Washington yesterday
afternoon, amid the cheers of the company
General regret is felt at his departure.
The weather is fine. and promises to re-
main so for the rest Of the week.
Call on the Maids.
The officers of the company called on the
chaperon and maids of honor last evening
at the st. Louis Club house, and were re-
ceived with great cordiality. After partak-
ing of an elegant supper at the club house,
at which they were the guests of the club,
the ladies were escorted to camp by the
officers of the company and inspected the
Rifles quarters. The company will be for
mally presented to their chaperon and
maids of honor tomorrow at dress parade,
at which time also the handsome streamers
composed Of the company's colors, with
The badge printed on the free ends, will be
presented to the fair young ladies. No ex-
pense has been spared in getting up ele-
CANT souvenirs for the maids of honor to
wear. For the first maid, usually known as
the sponsor, though that title is not used
here at all, handsome oval belt buckle.
composed Of National Rifles initial buckles.
gold plated, has been made, and a catch
and belt slide for the side of the belt, FORM
ed of a straight bar of five buttons, also
gold plated. Handsome gold-plated pins
have been prepared for the other young
ladies, to be used to fasten the company
colors to their shoulders. The ribbon COM
posing these streamers is six inches wide
and about six feet long, Of the finest quail
ity.
Strict Military Discipline.
The camp Is under strict military dis
cipline. the same as that at brigade en-
campment at Camp Washington, Nd, last
month. The Third Cavalry Band was to
have furnished a musical program every
evening for the management, but Maj.
Keyes has decided that inasmuch as the
st. Louis musicians had objected to this
particular band giving concerts around the
city it should play only when their drills
rendered it necessary. The rules for mark
Ing have just been charged and are as fol-
lows:
For a captains or lieutenants mistake,
three points off; for non-commSsioned Of
iicers' mistakes, two points off, and for
each mans mistake one point off.
The Branch Guards have done something
which is not likely to make them popular.
NOT nf frt~y> >f,,tr tlAtr l,f11
street parade today they took their sur
plus membership and formed the company
for parade in order to save the team for
the drill.
time of it, but are here in good shape, and
Captain Defferey is confident of success
The Mount Pleasant Drum Corps boys
arc becoming hot favorites. The Drum
Pleasant Field Band"
Official entries.-Interstate infantry
class-Belknap Rifles Branch Guards, Bull
lene Guards, Company f, first infantry:
National Rifles, Phoenix Light Infantry.
Maiden infantry class-Bullene Guards,
Company F. first infantry; National Rifles,
Phoenix Light Infantry.
Exhibition Drills.
By Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS Mo-, July 2-The second day
of the interstate drill and encampment at
Camp Hancock opened cool and pleasant.
Major Keys, the commandant, had every
thing working smoothly in camp this morn
irg. He and many other officers here say
this is the finest camp they have ever at
tended.
Guard mount at 9 am. was followed by
inspection by regular army officers de-
tailed as judges Of the various commands
In camp. The inspection, which was very
rigid, took up the greater part of the day.
While this was going on there were ex-
hibition drills by the various commands.
Battery of St Louis came first.
Much attention was paid to the maneu-
vers of troop X, third United States cav
airy, which were very striking.
The famous Chicago Zouaves champions
In their class, evoked much praise as they
went through their unique movements
They were followed by the renowned In
disrapolis Light Artillery, commanded by
Capt. James B. Curtis. This battery has
been N many prize contests, and has more
tlue ribbons on It's guidons than any other
similar command in the country Their
movements were executed with precision
and We're commented on favorably.
The Belknap Rifles of San Antonio, Tex
as, followed in smart drill, which drew
out applause.
After them came the Branch Guards.
equally as we'll known as a crack drill
company.
A dress parade and grand concert by all
the military bands at camp combined will
close the days proceedings.