Evening star., 1902-09-01

| which won the Hazard trophy at Sea Girt
| last year In point Of experience he Is the
youngest shot on the team, having taken
up the work of rife shooting but little less
! than three years ago.
| Captain A P. Robbins, aid-de-camp on
| the general staff. and at the present time
| acting adjutant general Of the District mill
| tia, Is fast becoming one of the best rifle
| shots IN the District Of Columbia. He has
seen service In the District Guard covering
a period of over fifteen years, and is at
the present time serving his second term
as member Of the District brigade team
He is one Of the most popular officers in
the guard, and is considered the best
| posted man on military affairs. He was
recently offered the position Of Quartermas-
ter general, with rank Of major, but de-
clined to accept the offer.
Lieutenant Frank W. Holt. quartermas-
ter. 9Th Battalion, is one of the old rifle
and revolver shots Of the District. He is
native OF Missouri, and was trained at an
early age In the use of firearms. He was
a member OF the guard for twelve years
and has been a member Of the brigade team
for three years. In 1900 he won the Rem
ington match at Sea Girt, and his name is
always prominent in the list Of prize win
ners at the annual meeting at Ordway
Lieutenant Holt is well and widely known
because of the position he assumes when
shooting at 200 yards.
Captain Alexander Summers.
Capt. Alexander Summers is a native of
Tennessee and has been a member of the
District guard but little over four years
Although man of middle age he Is the
baby" OF the brigade team, this being his
first year on the team. He is a popular and
efficient officer in the guard, being in COM
mand Of Company A, eth Battalion. at the
present time.
Maj. William e. Harvey. commanding the
9Th Battalion, is row for the second time
serving as a member of the brigade team
He is a native of Missouri. His service In
~%rtn ,~ao
years, during which time he has risen
from the ranks to his present command
In 1900 at the Ordway range he captured
the May match and last year received the
Rogtnsld medal for the highest total in
ordered practice in the District He is a
well-known lawyer in Washington and de-
votes considerable time to. National Guard
affairs.
Lieut. George G. Dennison is completing
his third year as a member Of the brigade
team and will be honored with the Dis
tinguished Marksman" medal when he re-
turns from Sea Girt this year. He was born
in Lebanon, Pa. and has seen service in
different capacities for twelve years past
He is inspector of rife practice OF the 5th
Battalion He Is a crack pool player in ad-
dition to being a good hand with the rife
and never fails to accept q challenge when
1t is served upon him to uphold his reputa
ton.
Private Maurice Appleby Of Company A,
9th Battalion, Ia conceded to be the coolest
shot on the team. He has been a member
Of the District guard for thirteen years and
has been one of the shooting members Of
the brigade team every year since 1891.
Although veteran rifle shot, he Is one Of
the youngest members Of the team At
Sea Girt In 1901 he won the Ai-comers
match. the New Jersey Rifle Association
trophy, being captured by him the year
previous, in which year he also won the
championship Of the District of Columbia.
His numerous other trophies include The
Evening Star medal. which he won two
years ago. He has been distinguished
marksman' since 1884 and his work at the
targets Is always of the highest order.
The Wimbledon Cup Match.
The Wimbledon cup match Saturday
br0nght out the largest neld OF competitorp