Evening star., 1897-05-29

sion Maj O'Brien, in 9 few well-chosen
words, took occasion to welcome back to the
battalion the Morton Cadets after an alb
sence of two years. He further assured
Company D, transferred from the dis5and-
ed Sd Battalion, of the hearty support of
the field, staff and line officers in the drec-
ton of increasing the efficiency of the COM
pany.
Moonshiners Mt Ordway.
Several improvements have been made at
the range of the National Rifle Associa ton
at Ordway during the last week Bullet
stops have been constructed of railroad ties
and sand, in the rear of the ranges at 200
and 600 yards. A bridge has been built
over Beaver dam. and grass seed sown on
the embankhnents in front of the targets.
An enterprising Individual who attempted
to conduct an Illicit liquor business in the
woods near the range-caused considerable
annoyance, and it was necessary for the
superintendent to appeal to the Maryland
authorities before the intruder could be
dislodged.
Second Regiment Chapel Exercises.
Considerable indignation was expressed
on all sides Tuesday evening last when the
commanding officer of the 2d Regiment or
dered all persons not members of the regi-
ment to leave Convention Hall. The regi-
ment had assembled for driH and guard
mount, and among the large number Of
friends of many of the officers and enlisted
men, as well as several officers of the 1st
Regiment. When ordered to leave, the
wives and lady friends referred to were in
some what of quandary, as there was no
suitable place available where they might
properly await their husbands and escorts
The incident has been widely discussed
throughout the guard.
The object in excluding the spectators
was to allow the commanding officer an
opportunity to address the, members Of the
regiment on their failure to attend religious
exercises conducted by the resim nj al chap
lain Sunday afternoon last in the rifle gal
lery at the armory, they having been di-
Tected so to do in general orders issued the
preceding week. The colonel commanding,
after stating that he had been in command
If the regiment for more than nine years,
said that he thought 1t was due him that
when he made a request of the men they
should comply with it. He had requested
the regiment to attend the chapel exercises,
he continued, and only one enlisted man
from the entire regiment-a member of
Company d, 5th Battalion. put in an ap-
Dearance which was decidedly discourage
ing, to say the least. The regimental COM
mander then went on to urge the men to
make the coming year notable one. as re-
CARDS efficiency and progress in the his
tory of the organization.
After the dismissal of the command, the
regimental commander was VISITED at his
headquarters by an enlisted man who
stated that he. too, had attended the chapel
exercises, and he desired to receive credit
therefor. The regimental Commander re-
piled that he was very glad to- learn that
two men had been present instead of one.
Notes.
Between the dates of tie resignation of
Col. Moore and the receipt Of the commits
sion of Col. Alexander, Major Richard A.
Bren of the I'd Battalion was in COM
| ucand of the 1st Regiment.
!
w. E. Colladay has been appointed ser
! geant major of the tth Battalion.
After Monday evening next Convention
Hall will not be at the ;iispos u of the Ma
| tional Guard for drill purposes:
Company c. 4th Battalion. has arranged
| 20 hold a lawn party and military fete on
| the lawns surroun ling the residence of
| avenue. "Wednesday evening. June :. The
| committee of arrangements consists of
| Lieut.. T. V. Walker. chairman, and Serst
| J. p. Garner and Corn. Joseph Ilatt,
| First Lieut.. William II. Myers, quarter
| master of the 5th Battalion. has been
granted sixty days leave of absence. Chas.
F. Swigart will be acting 1uartermaster
| of the battalion at camp.
| The, only thing in cnnrec ion with rifle
practice. while the briga ie is at camp, will
| be aiming and sighting drills for commits
] stoned officers of the line.
| Capt. Guy E. jenkins. after an absence
| of several months, has resumed command
of Company A, 5th Battalion.
The 5th Battalion has ieclinei an invi-
/ tation to act escort for The Department
| of the Potomac, G. A. r., OF the occasion
| of the Memorial day PARADE This action
was made necessary By thu nearness Of
the June camp.
Lieutenant w. B. Davidge of Company C.
| 1st Battalion, has been rendered the po-
| stion judge advocate, with the rank
of major en- the brigade staff. First Ser
| geant Pinkney w. Smith has been appoint
| ed commissary sergeant of the brigade.