Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07
Favorable Comment Upon Showing
Made in Dewey Parade.
JACKIES DRAW ADMIRAL'S ATTENTION
Reception Of the High School
Cadets Into the Brigade.
INV ITATION ACCEPTED

The commanding general of the District
of Columbia militia has directed the prepa-
ration of general order commencing
the troops of the District of Columbia Ma
ttonal Guard for their generally excellent
and soldierly appearance in the parade
Tuesday last. The showing made by the
brigade as a whole, and by every integral
portion of 1t, was highly gratifying. The
appreciation of headquarters is to be made
known officially in the manner indicated.
Congratulations have been pouring in
from all sides. Both military men and cit
liens In large numbers have been saying
nice things not only to the comma nding
general, but to regimental, battalion, COM
pany and separate organization officers, and
the enlisted men. The consensus of opin-
ion is that the guard looked thoroughly
business-like. There was no slouchiness,
nor, in fact, any room for criticism.
The local military has been invited to
participate in the ceremonies incidental to
the sesqui-centennal celebration in Alex
andria. Va, Thursday next. the 18th in
slant The occasion is one of some moment
and the characteristic hospitality of the old
dominion state IS to be extended all visit
ors. Gen. Harries has assured celebrants
that he will use his influence toward secur-
ing large representation of District of
Columbia National Guard organizations for
the parade. The organzat atoms that go to
Alexandria from this city must, of course
volunteer. They will not be ordered out
but will be granted permission to leave
the city. Gen. Harries and several MEM
bers of his staff may attend the celebra-
ton informally.
Cadets to Be Attached.
An announcement of decided interest, not
only to guardsmen. but to citizens of the
community generally. and particularly to
the High School Cadets, both white and
coored, is that the cadets are to be at
tached to the brigade and known as the Ma
tional Guard Cadet Corps The regiment
of white cadets will be assigned as a sepa-
rate regiment and the colored cadets as a
separate battalion. The young men are not
to be regularly enlisted, but will retain
their status and uniform as at present.
The advantages of this move are entirely
standing not enjoyed here before. During
large celebrations, such as inaugural pa
rades, they will have a place in lire with
the District National Guard, directly in the
assigned to an obscure position among the
civic organizations. The cadets will be
permitted to accompany the National
Guard to camp. the only condition being
that they meet the actual expense of their
subsistence. Further they will have the
benefits of rifle practice, under the instruc-
ton of National Guard officers Of expert
ence and ability The innovation, IL Is
thought, will be step in the right direc-
ton and of inestimable value to the young
soldiers.
Sergeant Major Bert Nelligan, I'd Regi-
ment. having passed satisfactory exami-
nation, has been recommended for commits
sion as adjutant of the 9Th Battalion, with
rank of first lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant Will E. sorrells. Com