Evening star., 1901-05-25
THE NATIONAL GUARD
Important Meeting This. Afternoon to
Discuss Annual Enoampment.
PRELIMINARIES TOBE BEGUN At ONCE
Instruction in Guard Duty to Be
Feature.
/ N TIE r N RATIONAL MATCH

All regimenta1, battalion and separate or
ganization commanders of the District of
Columbia National Guard have been direct
ed to meet with the commanding general
at militia headquarters at 4:3o this after
noon. The meeting is called for the pur-
pose Of discussing the details of the annual
encampment of the troops of the National
Guard, to be held just two months hence.
The intention is that the encampment
next July shall be the most successful and
valuable, from the standpoint of instfuc-
ton, in the history of the local brigade.
Beginning Immediately after the meeting
this afternoon, work preparatory to going
into camp will be begun in all the COM
panies If the plans of the commanding
general are carried into effect-and there
seems to be no reason why they should not
be-such a thing as a green" sentinel will
be unknown, or at least rarity in connec-
ton with the coming outing of the brigade.
1t must be confessed that in the past the
actions of many of the men on posts nave
been not only amusing, but almost mex
cusable. AS rule, no attention has been
paid to guard duty until the troops take
the field. The commanding general has de
termined that when tents are next erected
every individual connected with the brl-
sade shall be familiar with the rudiments
of guard duty, if not thoroughly conVerSant
with the entire subject.
Therefore, every indication Is that begin
ming with the first of next week every COM
pany commander of the guard will take up
the matter of instructing the men in guard
duty and will continue such line of work
until the time arrives to depart for the
camp grounds. Not only will guard duty
receive attention, but instruction will be
given in pitching tents and in all other
lines of military procedure essential during
a tour of service in tne field, and which
does not ordinarily receive attention while
in the arnory.
Either Maryland Virginia.
In reference to the site for the coming
encampment nothing definite has yet been
done. The headquarters officials seem to
think there is no necessity for haste far
as picking out the camp grounds is con-
cerned. 1t is pointed oul that the task is a
somewhat prodigious one, as there must
be considerable correspondence and many
conferences before arrangements can be
perfected
General Harres and several members of
his staff early this week visited Laurel
Md, and inspected several stretches of
ground in that locality. 1t is safe to say
that the camp will be held either in the
ncighborhood of Laurel Nd. in the vi
cinity of Leesburg or Snickersburg, Va.
The section offering the best terms will re-
ceive the prize. SO far as can be learned
the majority of the guardSmen seem to
favor Virginia.
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The commanding oihcer OF the Naval
Battalion and the members of his staff
were the hosts last evening at an enjoy
able reception aboard the L. S. S. Fern,
docked at the foot Of eth street. A large
throng of military and civilian guests were
welcomed by Commander Haines Chief
Engineer Power. Paymaster Beber, Lieu
lc1'''il III "ii'iiel' i1i'utelA"i' l1aiis' l-leu
tenant Dempf, Ensign berry, Ensign FISK,
Eislsh i-ahtz ana iay t oltrh 2isousnty, .S
Music was furnlshed by portion OF the
National Guard Brigade Band, ana string
orchestra
In the forward part OF the snip a good
time was had, the sailor lads lndulging in
fencing, boxing and other sports. An exhi-
bitiOn by number OF trained dogs was
also given. During the evening refresh
ments were served. The reception was one
of a series which is doing much to add to
the interest taken in this important ad-
junct to the District of Columbia National
Guard.
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