Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-07

the District camp last evening. He was
the guest of Major Bell at supper.
General Stewart of Pennsylvania shot for
the first time in several years Saturday,
and made remarkable scores.
Since the opening of the meeting moon
light nights have been in order, much to
the delight of those in camp.
Lieut.. George Tate has increased the
membership of the District contingent one
more by his arrival in camp.
instructions in astronomy are being given
each evening in the District camp while
the weather remains perfect. A telescope
has been rugged up in the company street
and new star taken up for discussion
each evening.
Capt. Sheridan Ferree, Lieutenant Mean
ally and w. s. Duvall, superintendent Of
the National Guard Armory, enjoyed the
wild waves on the ocean front last even
ing. AT the same time they were in bath
ing colored gent was also enjoying the
sport. with long rope tied about his
waist, acting as life preserver. The off,
GERS engaged Duvalls attention In a way
that he turned his back to the waves. Sud
denly sad sea wave broke over Duvall,
and when he came above the surface again
he found himself entangled in the rope
with a colored partner on the other end
Duvall thought his time had come, and
says he will keep away from the water
during the remaining days in camp. The
Joke was a rich one for the other fellows
but Duvall didn't see 1t that way.
Owing to the large field of newspaper
men this year on the range the dispatching
tower near Sea Girt has been pressed into
service in order to get the large quantity
of news matter off which is being sent out
daily by them. 8-i
Captain Ferree continues to hold all rec
ords for popularity among the gentler sex
in this vicinity.
The amusing titles which greet the eye
rf No pt<v = Ia ~.
different tents forming the camp have
caused unlimited laughter. A few of the
titles read as follows: "4-11-44," Poker
Den" Mrs Wagner's" "Hogan's Alley"
1.-The Wayside Inn," Country Jail" "Saen-
gerbund Hail. Uncle Toms Cabin" Moon
Spoilers and several others just as inter-
esting
1t is said that Capt Cook was keenly dis
appointed when the District National Guard
Band did not meet him at the station upon
his arrival. Capt Cook has reported to
Major Bell for instructions during the en-
campment.
Capt. King. as well as the other MEM
bers of the District outfit. was sadly dis
appointed in losing the Interstate match.
The fact that the fighting list" lost by only
one point shows the bitterness with which
the match was fought
general complaint exists on the range
regarding the manner in which the several
ranges are managed. Out of the seven
ranges, only two are open to the riflemen
for practice work at any one time. Lack Of
men in the pits Is the reason given by the
range officers.
The work of Lieut.. F. H. Heidenrich, in
the inspectors match Friday. in which he
led all of the District men. is considered
excellent in view Of the fact that this ic
his first experience on the Sea Girt range
Capt. George %. Tate came to Sea Girt for
the express purpose of assisting the mem
bers of his company who are engaged In
several matches. In one match alone. five
out of team Of six men were members
Of his command