Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-01

Imposition OF summary punishment In the
history of the battaiionr The man was re-
same day, bat Il hasltbeen noted with a
great deal Of Satisfaction that there have
been no further cases Of absence from
quarters or shiriing Of any sort. In fact,
when the men of the battalion pass In the
vicinity of the brig now they instinctively
lower their voices and glance at the cell In
q manner that betokens q feeling Of awe
and respect.
al Guard is unquestionabiy making en- ex-
ceiient showing, on this, It's first, practice
cruise. VIA Ine exception OF the Mary
Hand reserves. 1t Is larger in numbers than
time boarded the Prairie. One Of the states
sent fifteen men ana one officer as Its repre-
A Coming Test.
The equipment, enthusiasm and profica-
ency of the District boys has already been
favorably commented on by the regular
officers. Some time prior to the conclusion
OF the present cruise 1t is the intention to
conduct an examination Of both the officers
and men, covering all the subjects in which
instruction has been given. When the
ratings are forwarded to the Navy De-
partment the belief Is that the Naval Bat
TALON Of the District of Columbia National
Guard will be classed at or very near the
head of the list of volunteer organisations
which have been given the benefit of eight
days experience at sea with a United
States vessel to work on and with United
States naval officers as tutors.
The daily routine of the Naval Battalion
on the cruise provides for sweeping down
and scrubbng clothes every morning at
4:D o'clock Two hours later the execu-
tive officer is called. All hammocks must
be slowed away at o'clock. and at 7:15
morning meal Breakfast for all hands Is
served at 1880 o'clock. when the weather
permits. after which the dress uniform of
the day is donned. At quarter past 8
o'clock the men turn to and clean the guns
and bright work on deck.
Sick call is sounded at s:45 o'clock, and
at . o'clock the cleaning ceases. At 9:15
o'clock quarters are cleared and at 9:3O
spectton. any neglected bright work is
cleaned and work not finished before quar-
ters" Is completed. Reports and requests
at the mast are also received at this Time
and the navigator sets the clock
There Is another sweep-down at 1:3O
o'clock and at :45 o'clock the mess tables
are arranged for dinner, which is served
promptly at noon, to all hands when the
weather permits. At o'clock there Is
sweep-down; half an hour later provisions
are served; at $50 O'Clock washed clothes
are lowered from the lines, and decks are
swept. Mess tables are at 4:15 o'clock ar
ranged for supper, which is served at 4:30
o'clock ~
The men assemble at quarters for mus
ter at 500 o'clock. after which they are
exercised at setting up drill. Hammocks
are 'ptped down" at sunset, and at y
O'Clock the watch Is set for the night. All
fires and lights are extinguished except the
authorized standing light. After 10 O'Clock
the battery and soundings are reported
every two hours, and all accessible parts
of the ship visited and reported secure
every hour until daylight.
Early Morning wash.
In the morning watch, at 4:3O o'clock,
threequarters of an hour is allowed for
scrubbing clothes. The lines are trfced up
promptly at 6:1o o clock. Soiled clothes are
made ready the evening before and scrub
bling begun promptly at 4:3O o'clock.
The program for gun work yesterday was
as follows: $50 TO- 1915 o'clock, muster at
stations, subcalibeTt practice. first and sec
ond gun captains free commence firing and
cease firing by bugle-o as in regular diyis-
ional drill; / 80 to 2s$0 o'clock, same as
forenoon. After completing gun drill, finish
aiming drill. each paaMmaking target.
The announced program for today was:
$50 o'clock. muster at stations Each gun
fires a fixed number of rounds at target.
Guns fire in succession / 80 o'clock, con-
tinue morning work. = p
There will be muster at stations at $50
o'clock Monday and the work of Saturday
completed. When concluded the Naval Bat
talon will be examined in all-drill and sig
mails. --stVyt =
The officers at2sH:3e o'clock Saturday
morning will receive instruction as regards
dead reckoning. 5,n- 81 c. F. C..