New-York tribune., 1901-06-15

morning. Blank cartridges used IN the earlier
morning. added interest 10 that drill, and made
mimic warfare that frightened the birds, although
81 gave more zest 10 the manGuvres. This after
noon was given over 10 the field day games,
which had been postponed on account of the Gov
ernor's visit and, although most OF the VISITORS
We're here yesterday, there was no lack of en-
ihusiasm displayed by the regiment over the con-
tests. There were any number OF entries 10 each
event. and. although an athletic committee was
only formed last winter. the exhibition was most
creditable. Colonel James NJ. Jarvis was referee;
General George Moore Smith, Lieutenant-Colonel
Henry C. Ridabocl Major Robert Edwards, jr'
and Lieutenant II. Edwards Ficken were judges;
Major John L. Kirby was field manager; Captain
George T. Jacoby, clerk Of the course Lieutenant
Timothy J. Moynahan, starter; Lieutenant David
A LEsperance. timekeeper. and Meutenants Eben
T. Acker and Samuel Kopetzky, field committee
The courses were the parade ground. ano
the events with the winners OF first and second
places, follows:
ss5v 6ssn 6 second by me TPe oa 6sPai
schTcedeT Company Z second, No height taken,
Haif-rnilA rin-Won by Schroeder Company p Frank,
Company X. second Time 2:Ss&.
One hundred and -twenty-yard hurde-won by schroe
der Company e Uustadter. Company G. second Tine
Nheelharrow race 1seyensyaye Yards nsa in baTTowl
stsd;er. Company O. second. Zine 100.
Three legged raceNon by Sergeant Groebler and jan
Tug Of war ten men from each battalion three
pui-Won by % Battalion.
In the three legged race there were two protests.
for second place and for interference. Sec
ond place, therefore, has not been awarded as yet
While each of the the occasion Of
much enthusiasm, il in the tug Of that
the greatest feeling manifested. The members
OF each battalion felt that battalion interests
at stake and there much outside coaching
ana encouragement given. But the "a bat
TALON pulled a mighty pull at the very start and
the Isl battalion Slipped so far along that there
was no longer any hope for II after the first
minute Still, its members fought gamely 10 the
finish and held the other team wei for the last
TWO minutes. As mess cali had sounded before
the tug OF over. there great scat
1ering al its conclusion. and ViCtOrs almost
forgotten In the rush To company quarters TO be
ready for supper formation.
Medals for the ,riZe winners in the events and
q hammer for the victorious team in the tug OF
viii be awarded tonight AT Colonel Jarviss tent
by General Smith.
The lst Battery started this noon for Van Cort-
fanot Park, where il will camp tonight and par
tcinate tomorrow in the First Brigades mano.u-
Vres. The batterymen had mess at Il 80 O'Clock,
and after marching TO Peekskill loaded their guns
and caissons speedily, and were all on board when
The train pulled out al 2l5 o'clock the schedule
time The battery detrans Yonkers and
marches 10 its rendezvous at Van Cortlandt Park.
To have sufficient accommodations for the 7th
Smith to-day added another street OF tents the
regimental post.
General George d. Scott formerly colonel of the
Sth. IL the guest Of Colonel James NJ Jarvis and
viii remain in camp until his old regiment marches
out tomorrow after being relieved by the 9Th.