New-York tribune., 1896-03-30
IN BROOKLYN ARMORIES.
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO MEMBERS OF THE
SECOND BRIGADE.
THE FIRST OUTDOOR DRILL OF TROOP CA RIDE
TO BENSONHURST AND RETURN--SECoND
SIGNAL CoRPs's GOOD SHOWING

TO RENsoSHuRsr AND RETURN--sECOND
SIGNAL CoRPs's GOOD SHOWING
18TH TO BE REVIEWED.
Members Of Troop had their first outdoor drill
Saturday afternoon. The Fourth Platoon. under
Captain Bertram 7. Clayton. left the North port
land-ave. armory at o'clock and formed IN line
for ride OF three hours to Bensonhurst IL was
originally the intention to ride TO the parade
ground at Prospect Park and drill there, but Com
missioner Woodruff thought that as the ground was
wet and likely to be cut up by the horses hoois 'he
use of It had better be postponed for week. wneh,
he assured the troopers section would De ropeu OIL
for their use throughout the season.
AS a substitute. Captain Clayton decided upon ."e
trim 70 Rensonhurst which was made along Twenty
second-ave The men presented neat appearance
Along the route various manOeuvres were eXecuteu'
The return home was accomplished at apout .
o'clock, when the troopers dsmounting, pronou"ceu
themselves highly pleased over their irst OUTING
Of the season. Some Of the men seemed lausueu
from the trip, and there is every prospect ina. 's
open-air work will become highly popular with the
troop.
The showing OF the Second Signal Corps al the
annual inspection on Friday evening is resarded IN
military circles one OF the Dest ever Hiaue ="
this city. Inspector General F. C. McLewee, who
was accompanied By Colonel F. {. Greene COLI
Quoted the inspection. Following the examination Oh
which the men sgnalled with flag. fashight ana
helIograph. closing their exhibition by building
tower twenty -eight feet high from poles iashed TO-
gether with ropes. This piece Of work was warm!
commended by the Inspector General Among
others present were Major Ives chief signal officer
of the State. and Majors Herbert and Perrine.
A review Of the 18th Regiment and presentation OF
loug-service medals will take place on THURSDAY
evening Major-Genera Edwin A. McAlp'n who
will be the guest on this occasion of Colonel W. l.
Watson will conduct the review. The fact OF the
medal presen taton lmparts additional interest ~
the affair. which promises to be one Of the most
interesting military features Of the season
The Veteran Association OF the 47th Regiment VIII
have a regular meeting at the armory on Monday
evening when arrangements for the reception given
bv Colonel Eddy for the regiment 10 the veteran
Association Will be perfected - +, ,a,o
The runs of the Bicycle Corps Of company uas
1egn %omb and Van cortiandt Park April T. to
consy slanG april ~ to t0ri , rcepor ee @ May TO- to
Paterson fntti soi 10 '0''Ne'S' way ,,.. ain,
The members of Company G. OF the 18th are sun
a,sc"seinr he novel and pleasing entertainment
When was given 10 them Wednesday night Ine
Of CoIone. F'rosts native Australians whose WORK
so fascinated certain OF the mlltar! pos % ,nia =,
now said TO be making frnm he Antlpodes
Corporal +. Maier. OF Company r. vas sat"ras y a7L
Regiment an honor which his comrades ef bs ne
s entitled. both by reason of his ability ana MS
achievements. - ,. ,,.o,iat-on are
preparing for their annual outing which VII: oe neI
a, Point View on June l6 Most or the netas VI
d. afsair ar. I'm the hands OF committee com
nnsed m Of Messrs shipman. Hart Ridgeway' E.iies
"', A vaimable horse belonging TO DR.. Langs,ar uleu
AT the armory OF Troop c or FRIDAY nen, mi. r", and
nreumoria The animal was an Importer one anu
had not become acclimated , ha,wee,
The competitive shooting for trophy oetween
,ha iath and i4th Regiments. in the t,ghtn-aNe.
r, enu , On Saturday night was won by the men OF
the later regiment by score OF 800 to ~ FOR soine
rnason or other the men OF the l3th seem 20 nav
,nnc - neces AT critical period Of the match tnree
Of their number making misses AT :" bad
Tb -ouphout the series heretofore the lftn ma la
had luck They lost their first match Win me IS,h
by four points and their first with inc 20 os by
,hnuph lies between the 18th and the 2Sd ana VIII
be decided on April ii.