Evening star., 1896-10-31

Wetherald. Lieut. Shaw promptly protest
eo, claiming that the six-groore rifle used
came under the head of special military
rifles
The action of Lieut.. Shaw brought about
somewhat complicated situation, for there
wers not few who openly supported him
IN MS contention. Should the protest be
sustained it would result in embarrass-
ment to the department of rifle practice
which repeatedly declared when doubt was
raised al Sea Girt that the rifles in ques-
ton are strictly regulation.
1t is understood that as the executive
officer of the National Rife Association
Major Harries will overrule the protest
but as inspector general OF rifle practice he
VIII endeavor to convince Lieut. Hutterly
that II was naughty, very naughty, to use
that six-groove rifle of Wetherald's. The
case Is described as one of Not guilty, but
don't do it again
Rifle Gallery for Basket Ball.
The National Guard Athletic Association
has made formal application for the use of
the rifle gallery at the L street armory for
the playing of games of basket bail. In
his communication to the inspector gen.
eral OF rifle practice. Capt. Eugene C. Ed
wards, the president of the athletic associa-
ton, took occasion to state that it is essen
tlal to supply the men with suitable at
fractions in order to induce them to visit
the armory. In other states it was set
forth, guardSmen are paid, 10 a certain eX-
tent, for their services, but in the District
nothing in the way of compensation is pro-
vided. Therefore. Capt. Edwards thinks
the program should not consist solely of
drill and rifle practice. In his opinion the
success of the 7th Regiment, the I'D Regi-
ment and other crack organizations of the
National Guard of the state of New York
is in large part due to their athletic fea-
lures.
In support of his contention, Capt Ed
wards points out that the membership OF
the brigade has fallen off to a serious ex-
tent during the past year. The men. a
large proportion of them, empha tically de-
cline to drill in Convention Hall while the
ice palace is in operation. and it is claimed
that some concessions should be made in
order to secure their attendance at the
armory. The use of the gallery for one
evening in each week was all that was
asked. Capt. Edwards further offered to
supply a janitor and the necessary light
for the gallery.
In his reply to Capt Edwards. the in
spector general of rifle practice stated that
a schedule of gallery practice-o1ical, vol
untary and competitive-uses up every week
night from about the middle Of November
until the close of the season in May. ESpe-
cial effort is to be made, 1t was stated, dur
iEg the coming winter to push gallery
practice to the front. You therefore will
see the impossibility of using the gallery
for any other purpose" continued Major
Harries. In common with many others, i
appreciate the work you are doing along
the lines of athletics and L regret very
much my inability to grant you the accom-
mediation you ask.
1t is thought that the National Guard
Athletic Association will soon receive OFF,
cial recognition in general orders from
headquarters.
MOrtOns I'm the Inaugural Parade.
A rumor has been in circulation during
the past few days to the effect that an
effort would be made to secure for Com
Tany A, Sd Battalion, the post of honor in
the inauguratio parade on The ground that
the organization holds the title of cham
piors military company of the United States
and should, therefore, be entitled assign
ment as the direct escort of the President
of the United States.
To Star reporter Capt. Shilling express
ed surprise when made acquainted with the
rumor. He denied amy such intention en-
his part the one referred TO. Although
his company has been declared the cham
pion military. company of the United States
by the management Of the Savannah in
terstate drill, he said. the title, of course,
is not recognized by the officials of the
United States, and therefore It would ap
pear rather absurd to apply for the post
OF honor in the inauguration parade on
such grounds.
Thoughts Of Camp.
Major Burton r. Ross has issued orders
directing the 1st Battalion to assemble for
drill Monday evening, November 9. AS this
will be the initial drill of the battalion of
the season i large attendance is expected.
Major Ross intends, In view of the GER
tainty of a brigade encampment next June
to devote the greater part of the time
during the winter to work in guard duty
and other matters incidental to camp The
example will undoubtedly be followed by
other organiZa tionS.
The regular monthly meeting of the bat
TALON occurs Wednesday evening next.
Former Champions Are Astir.
Although little has been heard of la.e
from Company c, I'd Battalion, that or
ganiZation is oy no means DOING For
some time past Capt. Domer has been con-
Quoting drills every Tuesday evening in
the cozy drill hall of the company at its
E street armory. The men have received
the complete regulation equipment and in
the way of drill have already spent con-
siderable time on the setting up exercises
and the new manual of arms. Capt Do
mer will take his command outdoors Tues
day evening next for work in the foot
movements. The attendance at drills has
averaged thlrty-fiye men. The prediction
that this company will take a place i'm the
frcnt rank of the troops of the National
Guard, SO the indications are, will surely
be fulfilled.
S"P'' AoAiiei anu iis iheH were the noStS
last evening at an informal Dance held in
the drill hall at the quarters of the COM
pany.
Company A, I'd Battalion
The basket ball team of Company A. ID
Battalion, will meet the Washington Light
Infantry team November T. A practice
game was played with the Queer Wheel
men last evening, Capt. Edwards men have
A CYCLE WITH TELES
tho Nau