New-York tribune., 1902-08-03

OLD GUARD WEEK AT SEA GLR1
GOOD SCORES MADE AT THE RANGES
THE SOCIAL SIDE OF OUTING.

IHE SOC1AL SIDE or OOIiANo-
Tanned by exposure to the and invigorat-
ing sea breezes the officers and members OF the
Old Guard. who have been enjoying week In
camp on the grounds of the State Rifle Asso-
citation. at Sea Girt. N. j., returned to the city
last night. They were enthusiastic IN theH
praise of the courtesies extended them by Cen
eral Bird Spencer and the other officers OF the
association, and pardonably proud of the records
they had made on the 200 and 500 yard ranges
while qualifying marksmen and experts.
Those who have seen the Old Guardsmen in
full uniform at their ball in the Metropolitan
Opera House would scarcely have recognized
them in camp last week, for each man wore
blue flannel shirt, khaki trousers and campaign
hat-a thoroughly soldierlike rig. in which they
shot on the ranges. played ping pong In the
clubhouse, which had been placed at their dis
posal, and lounged about their tents. enjoying
restful surroundings.
Nor was the social side of the weeks outing
forgotten. 1t is well known that Old Guards
men are excellent hosts, but on Tuesday night
they were perforce the guests of the fair patrons
Of the Avon Inn, who gave grand ball in their
honor. With flags of every hue and Cline ana
with stacks of swords and muskets, the Messrs.
Hamblen had adorned the halls and ballroom
of the big house and at 10 o'clock. in column of
twos, led by Captain Robert P. Lyon, OF Com
pany A, the of the Old Guard. IN WhlIe
ducks and fatigue blouses marched twice around
the ballroom Then they broke ranks" and the
dancing began. Old Guard buttons make excel
lent hatpins, thought their fair partners In
the dance for there wasn't a button left on a
blouse when the gallant guardsmen drove away
for camp in the wee sma'" hours
Those who cordially entertained the Old
Guardsrnen included Mr.. and Mrs John Lich-
tenstein. Mr. and Mrs. Ball. Miss Ball. Mr. and
Mrs Cook Mr. and Mrs. William Brady, the
Misses Sullivan and Justice Fitzsimmons. THESE
and others drove over to camp on Friday TO VIII
ness the shooting and inspect the Old Guaros
quarters. They were a dozen roomy hospital
tents loaned by the State Rifle Association and
erected in row close to the clubhouse Wnere
meals were served on the veranda-
When the Old Guard Rifle Club was organized,
last spring. with that veteran rifle shot Colonel
Leslie Bruce its president the members 1eit
sure that they would soon have an opportunity
for rife practice. They were not disappointed.
for with the cooperation of Major B Ells
Briggs, the commandant of the Old Guard, VINO
is also a good shot. and through the courtesy OF
the New-Jersey State Rifle ASSOCIATIONS s OH
GERS plans were formed for the week at
Sea Girt 10 encourage shooting among the
members Captain Charles Huestis offered a
handsome silver loving cup to the winner In tne
special match. which Was shot on Friday. Au-
gust l.
In weather that was almost perfect for shoot
ing the officers and men made some excellent
scores on Friday at the 200 and 800 yard ranges
in the match for the Huestis Cup After an ex-
ceedingly close contest the cup was won by
Frederick Seybe with Frank Baker second and
T. Timpson third.
The other entries were Major S Ellis Briggs
Colonel A. T. Holley, DR.. Robert Taylor, Lee
Townsend and H. Seifke. The match was shot
under the following conditions: Ten shots at 40
yards, standing. and ten shots at 800 yards,
prone with Winchester rifles of 80 calibre and
government regulation sights. Contestants were
allowed ten minutes for practice shots before
beginning their score.
The match shot under National Rifle AS
ISOLATION rules The prizes were the Old Guard
trophy. to be held by the winner during the
year and on which his name will be inscribed.
and a smaller silver cup, to become the prop
erty OF the winner. BY order OF Major 5. Ellis
Briggs the following members were appointed a
to take charge of the match: Colonel
Leslie Bruce, Lieutenant Colonel Alfred 7. Hol-
ley and Ordnance Sergeant Fred T. Alder
1t was also necessary for all the members to
qualify as marksmen experts, every day,
before and after this match. they shot on the
200 and 500 yard ranges. with the following
rIfo.