New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06
A HOME FOR A RIFLE CLUB.
THE 7TH REGIMENTS MARKSMEN TO
BUILD HOUSE.
IT WILL. BE WITHIN THE RIFLE RANGE GROUNDS
AND WILL BE ARRANGED IN SUITABLE

1T Will. BE WITHIN THE RIFLE RANGE GROUNDS
AND CONVENIENT MANNER
II has been learned that the eth Regiment Rife
club will erect fine clubhoues at Creedmoor The
plans have already been drawn and the papers have
been sent to Albany for the approval of the military
authorities there. When General Porter was alive
the club Informed that land would be given it
on which to build the clubhouse inside the range
but after his death there was a hitch and the
matter was dropped for time. The club then con-
cluded to purchase ground outside the range and
began negotiations to carry out its project
General benjamin NJ Whitlock. InspecorGenera
Of Rife Practice then heard of the intention Of the
1th's rife club and Informed Colonel Appleton that
there no necessity to buy ground outside of the
range. as there plenty inside for such laudable
undertaking. The rifle club had considerable
sum of money in it's treasury and lost time in
pcrfecting its plans All the preparations for the
erection of the clubhouse have been made
and work will be begun on the structure as soon
the plans and specifications have been approved at
Albany. General Whitlock told the club that it
could have all the ground II wanted. and ii IS the
intention Of the projectors to make the clubhouse
ornament to the beautiful range.
1t will be built generous principles. to
afford ample accommodations for the members of
the 7th Regiment when at Creedmoor. There will
be finely furnished clubrooms. and sleeping quarters
for the marksmen when it is advisable to keep the
teams over night at the range. and also kitchen
lifted with all the necessary utensils so that the
occupants OF the house can be suitably fed.
The building will be surrounded by wide verandas.
1t is proposed to have the clubhouse completed by
the time the summer rifle practice at the range
begins.
The officers OF the 7th Regiment Rifle Club
Colonel Daniel Appleton. president; Major A. w.
Couover. first vlcc-presdent; w. Il. Coughtry. sec
ond vice-presden,; Corporal Alexander Stevens.
secretary; Corporal r. c. Robinson, treasurer;
Executive Committee. Captain w. II. Palmer, |.
r. T.. ex-ofiico Corporal T. J. Conroy Corporal +.
w Perkins Serleani o. NJ. Beach jr Lieutenant
r. VI. Dunn: Private W. y. Bavier. Corporal f. w.
Lancaster. Lieutenant f. H. Clark. Corporal T. Is.
Taylor. First Sergeant p J. White. Sergeant g. NJ.
Among the clever mlrksmen OF the regiment
there are none who take liveler interest IN ne
Rand and Ileutenan; J. H. Holland. These expert
sharpshooters and marksmen have qualified for
with his remarkable performance in the regiments
Year which has lust been published
Company f. COMMANDED by Captain Rand. has
again received the State prize Tor the highest
figure OF merit in the First Brigade
The 7ih has ala, decided to spend the sum OF
$500 in htung up clubroom IN its handsome
library which viii be moved from the first to the
nth foor. The library Will be In what L. now
known a. the banquei-room. The many acquisitions
Of new books which constantly being made 10
the library make larger and more spacious quar-
iers q necessity. Immediately tho completion OF
the new library work will bc begun on the club
room. Among the other improvements contemplated
j. a hosp.ial-room. which S2000 will be expended.
r. will be provided with he latest and best surgical
Instruments ard appliances. Among tn improve
mruiS which have recently been completed j.
cDii-storage room. in which enough proyis ons can
b. kept feed the regiment for month. II l. next
o. the kitchen which evrk"s the admiration 81 an
Tho chefs VINO have eve: Inspected T.. one or the
1rcatest Innovations IN the armory j. The quarter
masters room II IS on tho ground moor. Just aside
from the main Entrance. The work OF nitng Il up
has lust been completed Hcrter Brothers. IL has
"a KS Tor saddles. bicycles and arms. It's appoint
m-nis are cons icred excellent 10y military men.
ari the room is greatly admired