Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15
Arranging to Go Into Camp Near
Leesburg, Virginia.
ATHLETIC EVENTS DURING THEOUFING
School of instruction Conducted by
Company Commander.
TOURNAMENT AT SEA GIRT

There seems to be doubt that the an
nual encampment of the troops Of the Dis
trict of Columbia National Guard next
month will be held in the vicinity of Lees
burg. Va. An announcement to that effect
was made several weeks ago in The Star
Since then other locality has received
serious consideration at the hands OF the
powers that be. Unless all indications are
wrong. the selection of the Loudoun county
site will be officially made known the COM
ing week
The stretch of ground practically decided
on for the camp is located on the pike di-
rectly east of the town OF Leesburg, a little
more than mile therefrom. The camp of
1s99 was south of the town. The ground is
said to be thoroughly desirable for the pur-
poses Of military outing There is an
abundance Of excellent water. a satisfac-
tory stretch for drill and parade purposes
and facilities for bathing.
Reason exists for The belief that during
the encampment this summer drilling will
not be required during the afternoons. Re
Nellle. however. will be sounded at earli-
er hour than heretofore and the greater
part OF the active maneuvering accomplish
ed prior to mess call for dinner The idea
Is To permit the guardSmen to rest during
the hottest part of the day. The program
also calls for a series of athletic events
during the outing, and each secular after
noon. about O'Clock, the ball players run
hers. jumpers and others will have things
their own way.
Preparing for Encampment
Captain E. c. Edwards and the other
officers and men of Company A, I'd Bat
iAlion. are going ahead with preparations
for the coming encampment in a most
practical and interesting manner. Captain
Edwards has established a school of in
struction. and 1t will not be his fault II
every member of the command is not
hHr -{th an
guard duty, extended order drill and other
work incidental to camp by the time the
brigade takes the field next month.
The quarters of Company A. I'd Battalion
each Monday evening resemble a school
To0m- Chairs are arranged in rows facing
large blackboard on the wall at one end
of the room. Captain Edwards and his
lleutenants are the teachers. The men are
lnterrogated as to forming and posting
IL IS. the duties of sentineIs, both by day
and at night, and how and when to salute
by means of the blackboard each subject
T. illustrated. The men are given a prac-
tlc-l demonstration of the forming of re-
lief. the marching of the relief to be posted
tn reporting OF the corporal to the COM
GanGer of the guard and the part of the
manual of arms called into use. The posi-
ton Of each officer and man is made clear
and after the relief is posted each Senti-
no is instructed regarding the correct man
rrr of calling for relief. the position to
take when saluting. as well special in
structton as to challenges at night.
During the sessions of the school the
n"n are encouraged to ask questions and
all doubtful points are thoroughly
j .dMed- Each man has been provided with
q copy of Duties Of Sentinel" and is
called upon to recite in connection with
that subject.
Captain Edwards expresses himself as
thoroughly pleased with the progress OF his
men. and says he feels sure he will lose
no time in camp over the details Of pre-
lialnary instructions in field work
Company A. I'd Battalion. had very sue
cessful benefit last Monday evening at the
Lafayette Theater. A considerable increase
was made to the fund being raised to cover
thu expenses of the company during its
trip In the Buffalo exposition. The service
medals. tn which certain members of the
mpany are entitled are expected prior
I The time for going into camp. Militia
f'-tdTuarters has been requested to au-
tHSriZe the men holding these medals to
wear them on all military occasions.
Program of Tournament.
TIL official program Of the international
n-d Interstate shooting tournament. under
IT, auspices of the National Rifle Asso-
citation If America. the New Jersey State
I;.a Association and the United States
R'vrlver Association. to be held at Sea
en-. y. J.. August - TO September I. in
q .>ive, has been prepared. In the list of
1a'.st officers appear the names of Cen
G-lrge II. Harries and Major James E.
j.. of the District Of Columbia Militia.
TIE principal event II the tournament will
D. ~tne Centennia! Trophy Palma match.
sIsE IL Iiflemru OF all countries, Tor the
impinnship Of the world. Quite num-
Iar Il foreign teams have entered the COM
EDITION. and several members of the Dis
f".c- Of Colpmbia National Guard expect
{ win places on the American team. The
match will be shot Thursday. September s.
; "a team shall consist of eight men
Numbers Of the various teams participating
= -st be natlve-horn citizens and residents
CO., the countries they respectively repre-
sat. except in the case Of teams repre-
>. rtHg a provincial territory of a govern
tn nj "a E-i1 he
ir1v.Sce Will be sufficient. provided the
ri-niHrr is natiye-born subject OF the
Itreut country.
The national military arm Of the country
the team represents will be used Th3 dis
Iances are So. $50 and 1000 yards
Fifteen shots at each range by each COM
p-tit1r will be fred.
Any position without artificial rest may
b. taken and Orthoptic sights are allowed.
Tn" trophy is To be shot for in each sub
s-guent year, upon the same terms. in the
country Of the team holding it. at such
Tine ard place the national rifle shoot
i~s organization OF the country may de-
eide. bronze medal Will be presented to
each member OF the winning team and a
gold medal TO the competitor making the
highest aggregate score.
The Wimbledon cup match will be shot
Saturday. August 81 1t is open to all
citizens and residents of the United States.
Distance 1000 yards. Thirty shots Wea-
pom any rifle within the rules; cleaning
allowed between shots Position. any with
out> artificial rest Eighteen-point handi-
cap for any military rifles
First prize-The Wimbledon cup. Pre-
scented by the National Rifle Association of
Great Britain to the National Rifle Asso-
citation OF America. TO be competed for on
conditions to be decided upon by the Ma
tiunal Rifle Association of America and
To be held by the winner Till the next an
nuaI meeting, when It will be shot for on
the same conditions. Value, $500. A
meal to the winner.
The Wimbledon cup match was won In
1873 by C. H. Laird. in 1880 by w F. Far
fDw and in 1893 and 1898 by s. ID. Scott
all of the District OF Columbia National
GuIrd
The Hilton Trophy.
ANOTHER interesting event in which the
District Of Columbia will participate is the
Hilton trophy match. to be shot Monday
September 2.
The distances are 200. 500 and GOO yards
Rounds. seven at each distance Position,
standing at no yards: at 500 and 600 yards.
prone. with head toward target. Rifles