Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
Brigade to Participate in Ceremonies
Of dwelling Logan Statue.
FLANS FOR THE ANNUAL OUTING
An Ideal Camping Ground Being
Considered by Officers.
TIL E n AVAIL BAIT LION


the District Of Columbia National Guard
will participate, as a brigade. in the cere-
monies connected with the unwilling of the
statue Of General John A. Logan, the 9th
of next month. In fact, the guard will, in
all probability, be the largest organization
In point Of numbers in the parade The
remainder of the turnout will comprise the
Grand Army of the Republic the force OF
United States marines now stationed in
this city, a few regular troops and perhaps
one or two other organizations.
Colonel F. L. Guenther of the artillery
corps, United States army, who has been
appointed chief marshal of the parade
Logan day. is now in this city arranging
his plans. When an invitation is formally
extended to the local brigade of National
Guard to participate in the ceremonies it
will be accepted. Headquarters will there
upon take up the matter, and without de-
lay issue the necessary orders embracing
the details of the turnout.
The Annual Outing.
In reference to the matter of a site for
the annual outing of the brigade under can
vas during the coming summer, 1t may be
stated that neither Gaithersburg nor Lees
burg has thus far been considered. The
commanding general and his staff assist
dHtS nave III view dll duiili dbtS pave, ohS
that has not yet been visited by the bril-
gade. 1t is locality that would unques-
tionably prove immensely popular. and at
the same time be very nearly ideal in the
way Of a stretch of ground Tor military
camping purposes.
Should this place, which Is now under
consideration, be finally selected, the at
tendance would without doubt be the larg-
est of any encampment in the history OF the
District Guard Negotiations are now un-
der way to secure reasonable transporta-
ton rates, and for the clearing away or
other obstacles of business character
If these difficulties can be Surmounted IT
is assured that the brigade will have not
only an instructive, but an enjoyable outing
the coming summer.
Albert Ordway Memorial.
During the week ending today the fund
for the erection of a monument In honor OF
the memory of Gen. Albert OrdWay has
grown to an aggregate OF nearly SIX nun
dred dollars If the organizations Of the
brigade that have not yet contributed to
the fund will do SO as generously as have
those already on the list of subscribers,
the memorial association will have SUI
ficient cash in hand to terminate the COM
mendable undertaking successfully. 1t Is
expected that the fund will be completed
by the end of next week.
Gen. Harries has the promise Of an own
er of a quarry that the latter will donate
suitable stone, and a local firm has agreed
to put in the foundation free of charge.
The Gen. Albert Ordway Memorial As
ISOLATION, therefore. will only have to look
after the transportation of the stone, the
cutting and carving, and the placing OF it
in position. 1t is still the intention to
dedicate the monument the 3Oth of next
May-Memorial day The affair will be one
of ceremony, and the entire brigade will
participate.
Those who have contributed to the monu-
ment fund to date are the general staff, D.
Militia the CorcOran Cadet (tOrDS. Com
pany D, 9Th Battalion, d. c. n. G.; head
quarters, 9Th Battalion. D. c. N. G.: the
Naval Battalion, D. c. n. G.; the National
Fencibles; headquarters. 4th Battalion, d.
C. N. G.; Company B. 4th Battalion, d. c.
N. G.; Company d. 4th Battalion. D. C. N.
G.; Company A, 4th Battalion, D. c. n. G.;
Company D. LIST Battalion, D. G. n. G.;
Company c. 9th Battalion, D. c. N. G.;
Company D. 9th Battalion, D. c. n. g.;
Company A. 9Th Battalion, D. c. N. G.;
Franklin P. Nash. Joseph M. Frank. the
efficiency fund. p; c. n. G.: Maj. F: s.
Chas. NJ. Shreve, Capt. Andrew Parker,
Gen. Geo II. Harries. Maj w. D. Davidge.
jr., E. P. Corvaizier. Maj James E. Bell,
F. P Weller, Lieut.. Phil B. Brooks, Maj.
H. II. Parmenter, Col. Henry May, Maj.
Thomas NJ. Gale. Maj. E. H. Neumeyer,
Maj. c. H. Ourand, Maj F. L. Averill. Maj.
Maj VIM. Cranch McIntire. Capt. c. E.
Swigart Col Oscar f. Long, Col. Theodore
Mosher Col. c. H. Heyl, Maj. w. E. Har-
vey. and Lieut.. F. ". Holt.
Naval battalion Affairs.
Members of the Naval Battalion have
been interested during the past few days
in rumor to the effect that steps had been
taken having in view the organization of a
third division of that command. The idea,
it was pointed out, was to assign the pro-
posed third division to the L. S. S. Oneida
exclusively to man that vessel.
1t may be stated on authority, however
that an additional division will not be or
ganized at this time. The Oneida will be
manned by a picked crew. the best men of
the list and I'd Divisions being selected for
that purpose Every effort is to be made
to have it considered an honor to be at
tached to the smaller of the two vessels
comprising the fleet of the Naval Battal-
ion. If possible new uniforms, spick and
span, will be provided for the Oneida's
crew, the latter being the honor men, SO to
speak, of the Districts entire volunteer ma
val organization.
From an estimate recently submitted It
is now known that all necessary repairs to
the Oneida may be made without exceed
ing the limit Of the appropriation made at
the last session of Congress. A new boiler
will be provided, the engine made thorough
ly up to date and all woodwork placed In
first-class condition. When put in commits
sion, which viii be early in June it is ex-
pected that the Oneida will be one of the
fastest and most attractive OF the vessels
in local waters.
With the coming Of spring the tackles"
naturally turn their steps in the direction
Of the water front of the city and from
now on the Fern will be more attractive to
them than the Center Market Armory.
which has been their rendezvous through
out the winter.
Ensign Howard Fisk. Naval Battalion.
has been ordered to report to Commanded
Hams for duty as aid.
Specialtfes for Athletic Meet.
Capt Eugene G. Edwards reports that
entries in connection with the coming meet
Of the Athletic Association, D. c. N. G.,
are being recorded with gratifying rapidity.
Some Of the specialties that will compose
the program are wrestling match between
McQuade and Hughes a boxing contest
between Sheehy and Moulton, acrobatic
work by Prof. Koran and his pupils, an
acrobatic act by Prof. Maurice Joyce and
assistants, fancy bicycle riding by Baker
and an exhibition on the parallel bars by
Orlando Ross. %
The following have been invited to serve
as the officials OF the meet: Messrs. Ride
c,,f E2ooLaft nd Mot 80 %ho " Ar