The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-29
WEDNESDAYS DOINGS.
Belknaps and 81. Paul Rifles and
Medley Zounyes Contest.


San Antonio. Tex. July 21.-(Spccial.
While today was San Antonio day, and
one of the biggest days of the week, thcr,
was little exciting news on the grounds
While the regular official program OF
exercises was carried out, not many were
In attendance until the afternoon. Tn,
grounds were comparatively deserted dur
ing the morning hours, but after dinner
quite u number came out from the city
and by the hour for division review quite
Il large contingent was on hand, though
rs has been the case all this week, most
of them were San Antonio people, with
the ladies largely predominatng. In this
connection it is well to note that If it was
not for the ladies and the fondncss they
have for brass buttons and tented fields,
the drill management would be in n worse
fix than ever, for the reason that the
ladies are now their principal patrons,
and necessarily bring the male contingent
along at stated intervals. During the
morning hour, this morning, the usual
morning exercises were gone through
with, after which the following COM
panies were inspected: The Clarity
Rifles of Corsicana. the Texarkam Rifles,
the Lipscomb Rifles of LulnG, the Bel
KNAPP Rides Of Sun Antonio, 10. -, st.
Paul, MINI; the Medley Zouaycs of Mem,
nhis. All these companies nut VI, an cA'
ccllent inspection, and some of their
scores will be very high. Upon the con
clusion of the inspection of these com
panies, the Clarity Rifles who are Gu
tered in the class Il contest. went through
their contest drill in Al style, their firing
being especially excellent, exciting pro-
longed applause from every source for its
perfection.
During the morning the band contest
was continued by the Fourth and Sixth
regiment bands playing.
During the afternoon, with largely
increased attendance, an exhibition drill
was given by the Dallas Xouaves. The
Governors Guard also gave an cXhibi-
ton drill about 3 o'clock in their full dress
uniform and put up such an excellent
drill as to excite universal approval and
admiration.
After this afternoons drill the Guard
were placed higher in the pool rooms as
they are Il far better company than was
supposed.
The TeXarkana Rifles and the Lips
comb Rifles of Luling both put M excel
lent drills in the order named, after the
Guard exhibition drill.
The event of the afternoon was the
contest drill by the Bclknap Rifles This
crack military company stood an almost
perfect inspection this morning. ana their
drill of this afternoon was well night per
feet, though one or two slight errors
were made.
After the Bclknaps drill the ST. Paul
company came out for their drill. and
while they put up very pretty drill, il is
not thought that they will make II suf-
iiciently high score to be Il winner. The
Medley Zouaves of Memphis put up their
contest drill this afternoon. and it was
a splendid one in every particular.
The division review was given as usual
being reviewed by Maj. Callaghan. and
il proved one of the most interesting
features of the day.
Tonight pyrotechnic display with sham
battle and tableau effect was had at the
grounds, followed by ball at the EXPOSE
ton hall.
Tomorrow is governors day and Gov
crnor Culberson will do some entertain
ing on his own hook.
He has made himself quite popular
with all the soldier boys. He has thrown
the cares of his official duties TO one side
and is enjoying camp life as though he
was ont for regular frolic. He will be
the chief entertainer tomorrow, and all
his friends will find him at home with
plenty Vt good cheer in attendance.