Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-25
talon parade. at which the trophies will be
presented.
Admission win be by card.as was the case
last year.

talon parade. at which the trophies will be
presented.
Admission win be by card.as was the case
last year.
Company Medals Awarded.
The medal for craftsmanship offered by
company A, second battalion, to the men,
Der making the highest score at ordered
practice during the year 1906 has been
awarded to Private M. P. Britain, whose
total footed up to 272. Sergeant Thompson
stood second with 252. Attendance medals
have been presented to Corporal McCath-
ran and Private Hazard. both having been
present at every meeting and drill during
the year. At the shoot Monday evening
last, for the temporary possession Of the
medal for 1896, Sergeant Davis and Private
Britain both scored 45, but the latter won
when the tie was shot off.
Capt. Edwards company is at present
deeply interested in the subject of new uni
forms, number of bids now being under
consideration. The new outfit, 1t is expect
ed, will be received in time for the ball to
be given Friday evening. February p, in
National Rifles Armory, in celebration OF
the thirteenth anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the Corcoran Cadet Corps. This
event will be conducted on an elaborate
scale, and handsome souvenir programs
are to be provided.
The basket ball team of the company,
in uniform, will be photographed tomor--
row.
JuO&es 1OF luterState DrtBIs.
rumor has been prevalent during the
past few days to the effect that the War
Department had decided not to permit army
officers to act as judges in interstate COM
petitive drills hereafter If carried out
| this proposition would prove highly detri-
mental to the success Of such enterprises,
the competing teams usually holding the
United States officers in high esteem as re-
gards FAIRNESS in making awards.
AT the War Department a Star reporter
was informed that the course Ct the de-
partment has not changed from the course
heretofore pursued. A. the drills are mon
ey-making AFFAIRS the depart nent declines
grants permission for such service if it is
desired by the officers.
Squadron A VIII Celebrate.
The local guard, and particularly the cav
airy contingent, will be Interested to learn
that squadron A Of New York, Mai. Charles
r. Zoe, has decided to celebrate the taking
possession OF its new armory by a grand
| nousewarming on the evening of Friday,
January 81. There will be a reception, to
| Which all the commissioned officers in the
hrst and second New York brgades are to
| DC invited, as well as some out-of-town Of
| ncers, including number from other
states, and officers of the army A de-
aacnment OF troopers from squadron A ac-
| companied troop A of this city on its prac-
tice march through Virginia. West Virginia
| anu maryland several years ago.
First Battalion Rifle Practice.
| MAI Ross has just issued the following
order covering gallery practice for the sea
son OF 1895: January. 200 yaris; February,
5oO yards; March, 500 yards; April. 600
| yards.
| fleio and staff and non-commissioned
staff, the fourth Wednesday of each month
company A-January q and first and
| tnlrd Mondays in each month
Company B-January 81, and first and
| third Fridays in each month. -'o
NC, COMPANY pa January %. and first and
'hllo tuesdays in each month.
| company D-January 80 and first and
third Thursdays in each month.
| Voiiey firing will follow the individual
prac1ce at each range, three volleys heipe
naeu 5y each company kneeling. A proper
| record OF the results, to be entered in 1he
company target record book, will ne Ger.
tined by the inspector of rife practice.
A New Militia Law.
The development of the National Guard IS
subject to which the military authorities
are giving good deal of attention in these
days Of war clouds. says the st, Louis
Giobe-Democrat, and it goes on to declare
that out OF the present state of feeling will
come new national militia law, the arm
Ing OF the citizen Soldiery with more ef-
ncient arms and the establishment of closer
|
the general government. 1t isn't likely II
peace continues that Congress will consent
to much increase of the regular army, but
sentiment at both ends of the CanitoI "a
rors legislation for the National Guard
The arms which militiamen in most of tht
states are now carrying are about as
worthless as the old flintIocks They are
| either of ancient patterns or so nearly uorr
out as to be more dangerous to those he.
hlnd than those in front of them A hill
before congress. and one that is likely te
60 through promptly. will be to put in the
brand new Springfield rifle of As caliber."
Notes.
DR.. William Mercer Sprigg has been name,
as the surgeon Of the fifth battalion, witt
the rank Of first lieutenant
First Lieut.. Charles E. Swigart. who fo
/ several years has been one of the mos
active members of the fifth battalion, be
cause OF business reasons, has applied 70
leave OF absence for three months, with per
mission to ask for an extension of thre
months additional.
/ Lieut.. Shaw, inspector of rifle practice O
the fifth battalion, expresses himself as he
ing very much dissatisfied with the shown,
made at the target by the battalion las
month, ana has promised to stir things II,
II the good shots do not come to the FROM
, In this Maj. Suess promises to back VI
Lieut.. Shaw.
r Both Gen. ordway and Col Mosher m
OSANAS
ton committee Tuesday last and urged III
allowance OF the estimates for the support O
, the District guard during the coming fisca
, year. Particular stress was laid on tn
!, desirability of favorable action in the tier
. providing $4,000 for an encampment of tn
brigade. 80
, A meeting will be held at the headouar
.. tiers OF the second regiment Tuesday even
> ing next. to receive the report of the snecia
committee appointed to take steps in tn
matter OF procuring service medals
1t Is not a matter of surprise that Con
vention Hall will be closed to the Nations
Guard Monday next although it was au
thorltatiVely announced that the door
would be thrown open to the companies a
s least two nights each week, beginning Ian
= uary q. Inability to construct the tempo
O rary hooring, as well as other facts to
plain to need mention, are stated as tn
U reasons for the postponement, which is
$ be indefinite in length.
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