New-York tribune., 1902-03-25

tournament at Madison Square Garden last night
The attendance large. and the enthusiasm
was spontaneous Governor OdeU was the review
ing official OF the evening. and the chief executive
Of the State received with heartiness both
by the civilian spectators and the uniformed Of
acers and regulars. The Military Athletic League
has done excellent service during lis few years Of
existence and the enthusiasts support IT has re-
ceived from the general puutc shows that exhibit
tions OF this sort win always remain popular
Most II the exhibitions as arranged for the pro
gramme last night We're similar 20 those seen at
other tournaments A novelty was presented by
the 4sth Hlghlanders. Canadian militia. and the
enthusiasm with which 'ha klties were received
showed not only friendly feeling FOR the skirted
visitors from the North. ugt also illustrated that
the novelty was duly appreciated More new feat
ures OF this sort VIII perGe-Hafe the tournaments
indefinitely
The athletic portion os the entertainment was
started promptly. but was discontinued when Gov
ernor OdeU reached the entrance ot the Garden.
The music eared and the spectators cheerec as the
Governor was escorted 10 his arena box In the
centre OF the auphthsatre on the Twenty-sixth-
st. side OF the garden There We're twenty-five
squads !u m. review each averaging about twenty
five men and as rhey marched 90 their respective
positions iu the arena each division was uar"red 20
the echo Al the words. present arms from
Colonel Luscomb. in those resonant notes easily
heard distinctly So every nook and corner OF The
immense building. Governor 0Ce- arose and FOR
mauy saluted. which brought forth a storm or
ringing cheers, stirring ones blood as only military
ones country 20 the surface
A HEARTY RECEPTION
The heartiest reception OF the night was accorded
10 the "Kitles' from Canada when they gave their
special drill. which included calsthenics ot the
muscular and lively sort. The hardy Scots were
accompanied by their band or fourteen bagpipes.
three snare drums and one bass drum. The bass
drum artist showed athletic ability which caused
the spectators TO watch his gyrations In wonder
He used two drumsticks and banged against both
sides Of the drum the same time he waved
both arms wildly and continued 10 fnunp that
drum without au tnstants lutermission from the
time Doe entered until he left the arena Deputy
Police Commissioner Thurstou preceded the Cana
dams and he, TOO. came In for hearty applause.
Other features which were well received was a
the United States Coast Artillery, under command
Of Captain James s. Shipr0n. The drill OF Troop IL.
=. q \. T.. under command of Captain &. l. De
Bevose aroused SPr.aus< ana {he SaJ-ts arla Nv
rnauding. was noisy and happy OF old. Other
features music ride by the -t cavalry,
artilIerv drill hy The 4th Battery Field ARTILLERY.
Z : A. under command N Captain stephen VI.
Foote.
MANY PROMINENT OFFICERS PRESENT
Accompanying Governor OdeI was his stan
sistng OF Major Hyrne, Captains De Bevoise Sher-
rel. Diekoy and Llttauer and Lieutenants Mauock
and Chatdeld In the party We're also Major Gen
eral Brooke commanding the Department Of the
East. T. = A.. HrEadicr General Henry Colonel
NrUOraIG OF the 4Sth Itighiauders Canadian Mill
tia. TIeufeuaut rouUandar Frye. Naval Militia.
also the following from tho navy. Rear Admiral
Barker Captain Conver.e. Captain West, Captain
Snow. Commander smith, Brevet Bri2adar General
Meade. of the Marine Corps and Lieutenant Com
ma