Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
and songs sung. and all IN all the evening
passed most pleasantly.


Pugilism q Feature.
The 4th BStalion had perhaps the largest
and most attractive camp fire. Among
the entertaining features offered to those
gathered about it was a pugilistic encoun-
ter between the co1ored walters represent
ing Company A, 4th Battalion. and Com
pany A, 9Th Battalion. Joe Mack wore
the colors Of the 4th and Ben. Franks those
Of the 9th. The trophy was the honor
Of the company. The fight was in pro-
gress for one and q half rounds. After
two and q half minutes of fighting, fast
and furious, Mack landed a blow on the
Jaw of his opponent, knocking him down
and out.
VIII Gallagher Of Company A, 18th Bat
TALON. acted as second for Mack, while
Joe Hanlon served in a similar capacity
for Franks. Lieutenant Harlow held the
bottle, while doc" Brewer oflciated as
tfmekeeper.
A most striking feature of the camp fire
gatherings last evening was the almost
unanimous expression of satisfaction with
the camp. The majority of them drench-
ed their tents wet and the grounds deep
with mud, the men, did not hesitate in
declaring themselves entirely satisfied with
everything. From every company in the
brigade The Star correspondent in making
his rounds heard such remarks.
Contrary to all past records the guards
men seemed to regret that Camp Wash
ington is soon to reach an end. Most OF
them would gladly remain under canvas
for an additional ten days. In spite OF
the hard work there Is no question that
the members Of the brigade are enjoying
the outing, all of which goes to show that
the camp is an unqualified success.
Crfticisms and Compliments.
The members of the Morton Cadets after
their excellent showing at guard mount
Tuesday and the compliments bestowed by
Captain Slocum were somewhat perturbed
on learning that Major Gilbert Thompson
of the Engineer Battalion, the field Of
ficer Of the day. in his report had taken
occasion to declare that the members OF
the company were deficient in the manual
Oh arms. The company was pacified, how
ever, when Lieutenant Colonel May of
the LIST Regiment, VINO succeeded Major
thompson as officer of the day, made the
following entry in the guard record book;
take pleasure In stating that in my
visits TO the provost guard June JIG found
the members most efficient in falling in
and also in the manual of arms always
Oh the alert and watchful. My tnspec-
lions were most satisfactory
Immediately following is the entry: Il
concur in the above H J. Slocum, Capt.
18th U. S. Cavalry, instructor Of the guard. ;;
Mr.. w. H. Sears, private secretary to
Senator w. A. Harris of Kansas was the
guest yesterday of Major e. R. Campbell
of the 4th Battalion Mr. Sears was until
recently brigadier general commanding the
National Guard of Kansas. Because OF
business matters he rendered his resigna.
ton, but is now commissioned as judge
advocate general of the Kansas National
Guard. He seemed to be thoroughly pleased
with the camp and all that pertains to it.
"Thc Onliest."
The Evening Star was the only news
paper to reach Camp Washington yester.
day afternoon. The large supply of copies
was disposed of by the newShoyS in a very
few minutes.
AS stated yesterday, camp will be broker
tomorrow morning, the troops reaching the
city about 1890 or II o'clock. There will
be no parade or ceremony on arrival a,
Washington.
The program for the final concert by the
brigade band, beginning at o'clock this
evening, is as follows:
March. "Semper Fidelis,'' Sousa; over
ture, Barber of Seville Rossini: waltz
Artists Life" Strauss; March. Washing
Hunting Scene" descriptive piece) Buca
lossi; clarinet solo. Sparkling Dewdrops'
(Mr. Phillipps), Blancheteau; national airs
Brooks. CT G.