Evening star., 1896-11-28

he expresses the hope that each and every
trooper will strive for the honor.
In circular to the command Lieut..
Beatty says: I'VE have been very lenient
In respect to drills, but are now compelled
to take some action in the matter. You
are hereby notified that unless you attend
be discharged in the interest of the serv-
fce"
Amateur Rife Club.
The organization of the Amateur Rifle
Club has been completed and officers, as
follows elected: Sergeant S. I. Scott presi-
dent; First Lieutenant George C. Shaw.
vice president; First Lieutenant Frank L.
Graham, secretary; Capt. Frank w. Holt.
treasurer; Private w. NJ. Farrow, shooting
master. and Sergeant S. l. Scott, Lieut.. A.
o. Hutterly and Lieut.. Glendie B. Young.
executive committee.
The constitution. which has been adopted
by the organization, sets forth that the an
nual meeting shall be held the second
Tuesday in December and regular meetings
the second Tuesday of each month at 8
o'clock. The shooting master 1t Is ex-
planned. shall have charge of the range
during all practice. all matches and com
Iet1tionS. He is to supervise the keeping
Of all scores and certify the same to the
secretary for record. The shooting master,
1t is provided. may appoint an assistant.
who in conjunction with the shooting
master shall arrange for scorekeepers.
markers. targets. etc. and otherwise pro-
vide for the proper conduct of practice
matches and competitions, including the
settlement of disputes. challenged Shots,
etc.
1t is stipulated that the membership of
the club shall not exceed twenty-five, un-
less otherwise voted. and the roll has
already been filled. An entrance fee of 81
Is charged charter members, and 80 those
joining after the complete organization.
The first shoot of the club on it's new
rar ge near Chevy Chase was held Thanks
giving day and was thoroughly successful.
Resignation in the Fifth.
Capt George Phebus. Company B, and
First Lieut.. Lund. Company c, 5th Bat
talon. have rendered their designations
1t Is understood that a strong effort is
being made to induce Maj T. b. Harrison,
who formerly commanded the 9Th Bat
TALON. to return to the guard as successor
to Capt. Phebus. Should the move prove
unsuccessful, however, no doubt exists that
First Lieut.. Smallwood will be promoted to
the captaincy.
Exchange of Duties.
1t is expected that First Lieut.. j. Bruce
Webb and First Lieut.. Schuyler c. Stokes,
quartermaster and inspector Of rifle prac-
tice. respectively, of the ID Battalion, will
change positions. This move was sug-
gested for the reason that the time of
Lieut. Stokes in the evening is occupied
with duties which prevent his serving in
his National Guard capacity. Further,
Lieut. Webb is an enthusiastic rifieman
and thoroughly competent to fill the post
ton of inspector of rifle practice
Notes.
Capt. Guy E. Jenkins. commanding the
9TH Battalion. has returned to the city
after an absence of a month.
Advices from Major Otto l.. Suess, 5th
Battalion. who is at present in South Da-
kota, state that ne is enjoying the best
health. 1t is not known when Major Suess
will return TO the city.
The rifle practice decorations for 1894 and
1888. to which members of the 1st Regi-
ment are entitled, were today forwarded
by the regimental commander to the bat
talon commanders. The latter will dis
tribute the bars, crosses and buttons with
out delay.
The race track at Magruder station. near
the Ordway range, is fast being completed
and 1t Is announced that racing is to be-
gin December l. Another track will be
constructed close by, SO the intention is, In
order that sixty days of continuous racing
may be provided.
Capt. Thomas S. King, inspector Of rifle
practice. I'd Regiment, states that there is
absolutely no truth in the rumor that has
been circulated to the effect that he
means &c sever his connection with the
Guard. Capt. King Tuesday next will
transfer his residence from Landover 10
washington for the winter.