Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
Admission to all games except the finals
Mi h. fro
Company A, I'd battalion.

Admission to all games except the finals
will be free
Company A, I'd Battalion.
Company A. I'd Battalion. has COM
pleted arrangements for a novel enter
tainment to be held at the quarters of the
company in the National Guard armory
the evening Of Thursday. October n.
Every guest Is expected to donate a book,
to be placed In the company library.
AT the regular monthly meeting of the
company Monday last Privates Hendricks.
keefer and Thornton were dropped from
the. rolls because OF non-attendance at
martial. This latter committee has an
nounced as an ultimatum that all members
must attend drills regularly or sever their
connection with the company
The quarters of the company have been
further beautifed by the addition of lace
curtains. new carpets AID mating and a
book case.
The basket ball team representing the
company VIII meet the team OF the Carroll
Institute at Carroll Institute Hall Friday
evening, October -
Prosecution Of Delinquent Omcers.
The prosecution of suits at law against
certain ex-officers of the District National
Guard who remains accountable for United
states property issued to them is pro-
crossing steadily. All the suits disposed
OF up to date have been before JUS
tices of the peace. One case was decided
against the National Guard. II was that
OF Capt. Riley. who formerly commanded
company in the 9th battalion Cam
Riley pleaded that he had applied for prom
er locks and safeguards to protect the
property In his possession. but such had
been refused him. Again. Il was charged
that Capt Riley had lost cor,sI,iera BILE
property several years ago while his COM
pany was In camp with a provisional bat
TALON at Colonial Beach. The fact was
established that Capt. Riley had been re-
heved of the command of his company by
superior officer before the boat made a
Landing at Colonial Beach. The justice be-
LoIe wnom the case was tried ruled that
when capt. Riley was relieved OF his COM
mand he was at the same time relieved of
MS property responsibility. and there fore
gave verdict in favor of Capt. Riley.
Armory Rules and Regulations.
The following has been published from
headquarters. for the information and
guidance of all concerned:
No enlisted men will be allowed I'm the
armory before o'clock pm. on week DAYS.
The armory will be open to both officers
and enlisted men from 10 o'clock a. m un-
I'll o'clock pm. on Sundays
mo one will be permitted to remain in
The armory after II 30 clock pm
Playing of cards or any other games I'm
the armory will not be permitted on Sun
odyS, VIII not be permitted any
time Tor money or forfets.
These rules are absolute and are to be
strictly enforced
Capt. Walsh commanded a very large
turnout at the first drill for the season of
Company A, 4th Battalion, Tuesday last
After the drill the command held a social
session in its quarters.
Word has been received from General
Ordway Stating that after he leaves Ger
many, where he is now under medical
treatment, IT is his intention to visit Rus
STA.
Although the Washington City Troop has
decided to make application for admission
to the District National Guard. IL is not
likely that any steps in that direction will
be taken until the return from Europe Of
Gen. Ordway.
dress parade and inspection OF the 5th
battalion has been ordered for next Mon
day evening. The ceremonies will be held
in Convention Hall.
number of tents that have been damp
since the camp last June were erected
day or two ago on the lawn fronting the
Armory building in order to dry. The plac
ing OF the tents In POSITION gave rise to
the supposition that a lawn party was con-
templated and the officials about the build
ing were kept busy answering inquiries to
that effect.
An inventory of the commissary stores
I'm the possession of the brigade is now In
progress. Capt. Donnelly and Trumpeter
Carroll are making a complete count OF ala
such stores recently transferred from Fort
Washington to the armory.
1t matters little what il is that you want
whether a situation or a servan.--a
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.