Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-16
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Criticising the Criticism.

Criticising the Criticism.
Although perhaps not in good form, the
Washington contingent, as well as the
Georgians in position to comprehend real
excellence in drill, regard portion at least
of the report of the judges in the light of
ludicrous burlesque.
The ruling that the Oglethorpes were su-
perior in the matter of uniforms and rifles
to the Mortons is generally considered by
the unprejudiced as ridiculous on the face
of it. The criticisms that the Mortons
were too ceremonious in their entry is
stated to be uncalled for, as the work of
the judges did not begin until Captain
Shilling reported to the board, some mo-
nents after the entry.
In fact, the opinion is freely expressed
that the judges were woefully lacking con-
cerning the customs followed at interstate
competitive drills, and were not competent
to properly discriminate on disputed tao
teal points.
Il have participated in several prize
drills" Captain Shilling said, land I must
say that l was surprised at the manner in
which the decision was summed up. The
manner Of my entry may have been some
what ceremonious, but no more so than
is customary on such occasions. and, be-
sides, 1t was not a matter for the judges
to pass upon. The company vas not under
their inspection until presented for the
Grill. AS TO the matter Of omission of the
bayonets in the extended order drill, wish
to state that followed the regulations
prescribed in the District National Guard,
and l think the judges will so find If they
investigate the point. l would like to say
that in Washington we have every advan-
tage for keeping fully posted on all ques-
tions of tactics, having the men there
who make tactics and prescribe how they
shall be carried, and any disputed point is
simply settled by unquestioned authority.
am ready to stake my judgment on any
contested point in yesterdays drill against
that Of the judges
Reception to the MOrtOns.
The Mortons wer. rendered reception
conducted on a magnificent scale last even
ing by their sponsor, Mis-; Mills, at her
handsome residence On Hall street. Tie
spacious grounds were gaily decorated,
flue and gray predoninating among the
colors. while illumination was supplied by
hundreds cf lanterns, augmented by sew
eral calcium lights. A full band was sta
toned on the lawn.
IN. c." was everywhere. even standing
forth in icing on the small cakes served
with refres nmentS. Sayannahs four hun
dred were present to meet the champion
military c. mpany, ard the success of the
boys formed the chief topic of conversa-
ton.
The Mortons and many of the engineers
are today really seeing the town after a
weeks strict attention to duty. Several
excursion parties have also set out for
Deishboring points Of interest. A number
of the visiting crSaniza tions have already
left the city, and Camp Gordon is begin
ming to bear deserted appearance.
The eng? eers leave for home this ever
ing, as do the Jersey rihemen.
The Mortons. armed with small brooms
and blue ribbons, will depart from Savan-
nah at II % o'clock Sunday night, reach
ing Washington about $40 o'clock Monday
evening. The Mount Pleasant Band also
starts hon eward tomorrow, and is sched
uled to pull irto the 9Th street depot about
the same time 60 the Mortons.
In the company rifle match company A,
engineers. scored 455; company b. 4O5: the
Morton Cadets, 2S3, and the Clinch Rifles,
245.
In the consolation match the winning
score was: At 200 yards-Private Edwards,
80; Private Alberto. ~; lieut.. Drury, 80;
Capt. Holt. 50; Private Scott, 42; Corp.
wards. 40; Alberto. ~; Drury. 80; Holt, 80;
Scott, As: Steward, 43; total, 245 Skirmish
Edwards 80; Alberto, 81 Drury, So;
Holt, 81; Scott. Sc; Steward, IS; total, 475.
Grand total, $50
The Georgia Hussars were second, with
937.
The first regiment of Georgia third, with
$50. and the Savannah Guards fourth, with
9O5.
Broke Worlds Record.
F. c. Wilson broke the worlds record at
200 yards yesterday, using the military
rifle and hitting the bulls-eye twelve con-
secutive times. C. S. Richmond also broke
the worlds record for revolver shooting.
The individual matches will be concluded
today.
There is spirited shooting between Capt
Cam of Georgia and Private Geo. E. Cook
of the engineer corps for the Theus medal.
Cook made several good scores during the
week, but yesterday he topped them all
by making 81 at the 500 yard range, and 35
at ha If al of nI,t Of
Cam has made several 65's, but this leaves
Cook two points in the lead.
1t is understood that Capt Cam will try
to beat Cooks score today, but he will
have to do some excellent shooting to do
it. The last of the shooting is being done
today. Z. F. G.