New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-28
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KITES FEATURE AT SHOW
THE BASS DRUMMER ADDS NEW SWINGS
TO HIS PERFORMANCE AT MILL
TARY TOURNAMENT.

Madison Square Garden was again thronged last
night Not only were all Of the seats in the vast
anphitheatre taken, but the aisles were crowded
well. that those who happened TO wish TO
leave early found much difficulty in fighting their
way out to the Madtson-ave. entrance. In point Of
interest and attendance the present tournament
will probab bly, prove be record breaker, have
some Of the performances on the track Major
General Henry {. Corbin was the reviewing officer
last night, and when he entered the arena with
his escort mile was in progress on the track
The officials marched across the tanbark with due
solemnity and dignity until this fact disCOv
cred Just as the officials about to the
track some yelled Look OUT" as a dozen
thinly clad athletes came dashing around the cor
of the track.
General Corbin and the others fell back grace
fully and allowed the athletes fly past, when the
interrupted march was continued to the reviewing
box. The general kindly received as have
been the other reviewing officials throughout the
week. Lieutenant Cornelius Vanderbilt was one Of
his party.
As sready told. the Kities are easily the feature
Of tn tournament. and their reception was even
more searty than usual last night. The thumper
OF the big bass drum put in few extra manceu-
vres last night, and he applauded all Of the
time he in the ring. These gymnastic stick
movements in this district but are COM
mon enough in Scotland. Major Donald NJ Rob
ertson OF the HiGhauders. when seen last night
said that every one Of his men was delighted
with the splendid reception the kilties had re-
oeived in this district, and that the men were de
hghted with their trip. He considered the tourna-
ment one Of the finest spectacles he had ever
RECORDS BROKEN
While the track was rather soft for the
bicycle races. it seemed suit the runners, for
indoor records were made. 4. 3. Smith broke
the novice indoor record. covering the half mile
in PIT % In the half mile run for the military
championship. W. F. McLaughlin also broke an
The old record was held by NJ. W. Long, and was
The escort which accompanied General corhtn
consisted Of c2mmanaGr Fry CoQne o6 GeorFe a r.
SON aG TduteGSnt n r Wmthrop I2th Req
uent. Lieutenant Cornelius Vanderbilt. 18th ReGl-
mcnt. and General Bird W. Spencer.
THE REVIEW.
The formation Of the review was as follows:
First Battalion, composed Of United states cav
airy and artillery captain l.. NJ Brett command
Second Battalion. composed Of HiFhIIap,ders, SIN.
Hodsktns 52d Regiment,
5 6 eom 4as of % "a RF%s 4sr F Of
New-York. and 1st New-Jcrscy; Colonel Quick 18th
Fourth Batlalton composed Of laG Hsayy ArtiIi
Of New-York commanded by Major Wells sd
Fifth Battalion. composed Of First and Second
signal Corps, First and second batteries Troop G.
National Guard IF NGs"Shorh, Gomm"nd'd u! zap
Sixth Battalion. COMPOSED Of United states ma,
second Nsyal Militia. national Guard Of New-York
commanded by Captain West, Of the Marine Corps
one 3uarY IKE ass s T3ag,oTshE 9n'e "a
wards % RoElmeHt Eug.urcrs s"rond r 4 puderi"nN
regiment rli.''if- 'i.ii'. lii''' VII
virrc- 10 GO in dndI"rlr,, heat won 3, j. r silver.
by j. f.. Kenyon. 2'h REGIMENT - Yards. Time. o24l,
yaras' TIM 20 Fourth heat Won ~ ; e. %or,a
Won ~ ". 2 RumlaId 80 Regiment "a Yards. Time
Fermea to e'r II aaa tr lg'c,5cs'Tss in his sea
artillery 10 Yards, Tine o - Scyenh heat won rs
4 r Zen!er .laih Regiment Heayy Artnler> 12 Yards
mmt go Yards. Time OFT NtHth heat Won ny r J.
one mile bicycle handicap. raIs,First heat won
3.12l ser5nd 6ea, Won by F Wanner 2ad Regimen,
40 SaTas s Rggrs $" 9hi 4 rm %a , r3,rb
heat won by W 6 Frank, pa Regiment I3nstnecrs 90
7th Regiment GO yar5. Time 2o2t SIKH heat c yon
Won by A r. smith 45d Regimen H. 4 Rob;-te T. ;
mem EnFineers ,h'rA Ili4" --+s mis- tl'e tS'"
record reiaT held by F. A smith, 2ad Regiment. Of
ght FuaaIsd and efhyya5a on omi,s5y chan am
riueers John rray ODD Regiment Engineers second.
u valentine 22l RcEimcnt third TIM" 2;o1ns d I'M,
hcld by H " Long 23d Regiment, 2Io's made 1901
CANADIAN NIGHT
This will he Canadian night at the show, and will
| bring forward the Hon F. w. Borden, Canadian
| Minister Of Militia and Defence as the reviewing
! officer. . will be accompanied by Lord Aylmer.
| Adjutant General. Major Maude, military secre-
| tary to the Governor General; Lieutenant Colonel
| PELLET, Queens own Rifles; Tieutcnant II H. Nc
| Colonel Charles f. Turner United States Consul
| General. ottawa. Canada, and Major Donald NJ
| Robertson. The programme for tonight is a
i'm their exhibition drill; Troop c. with its rough
| riding the list Battalion. Naval Militia. in land
ing drill and battle exercises; the 2d Cavalry. in
| their music ride the eth battery. Field Artillery.
in their drill and driving exhibition, and again. and
| for the last time the which created much
| enthusiasm-thc bridge building by Company G.
! 22d Regiment Engineers. the whole exhibition
| being a combined movement OF the artillery. cav
airy artillery, signal corps naval militia and
| Cd Battery.
| DR. BORDEN TO ATTEND TOURNAMENT.
Ottawa Ont. March 27.-Dr. Borden Minister of
Militia left here this afternoon for NeW-YOrk 10
attend the military tournament.