Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
IHf ! GUARD
Interest Is Conferred on An
.ndal Encampment.
IL az
BURKART MEDAL WON
OFFICERS TO TENDER GEN. HAR-
RIEs A RECEPTION.
Rifle Meet at Creedmoor - Team and
Individual Contests - Local
Experts VIII Compete.

3xARCX - HAA4 SOAAAISSSs
With the commanding general on the
high seas en- route to Europe, affairs are de-
cidedIy quiet in local National Guard cir
cles. Chief interest throughout the brigade
is now conferred on the coming annual en-
caMpment. It has been definitely determin-
ed that the brigade shall take the field the
LIST Of next August or within few days
OF that date. and that camp will be pitched
comparatively near Harper's Ferry, w. Va.
The only possibility OF. a change in this
plan is that the railroad company may not
fix Its rate for transporting the troops at a
figure sufieient1y low to come within the
limits of the appropriation for that pur-
pose.
Major E. H Neumeyer, the indefatigable
commissary general and acting quarter
master general of the District militia. to-
day proceeded to the proposed site for the
camp. He expects to remain there until
next Tuesday, In the hope of completing
arrangements. 1t is the intention of Major
Neumeyer to have everything prepared in
advance this year. and to do away with
any likelihood Of changing the site at the
last moment as proved necessary year
ago. &
To Be Welcomed Home.
Colonel Urell, the ranking officer of the
brigade, in the absence of the comma nding
general, has decided to call meeting OF
the commissioned officers of the guard at
headquarters. probably for Tuesday even
ing, the 24th inst, the purpose being to
discuss ways and means for extending an
appropriate welcome to General JIarries
when he returns from abroad about the
10th Of June. It has been suggested that
the officers assemble at headquarters and
to serve a buffet supper and to make tho
affair as sociable and as enjoyable az pos
sible.
Rifle Matches at Creedmoor.
The rifiemen of the National Guard Of the
District Of Columbia are evincing much in
terest in a series Of target competitions to
be held at Creedmoor September II to IT
next, under the auspices of the New York
State Rifle Association. These competi-
lions will occur Immediately after the close
Of the annual meet at Sea Girt. and the in
dications are that the majority Of those
composing the District of Columbia detach-
ment atSea Girt will proceed TO Creedmoor
and participate In the important and at
tractive contests to be held.
The local experts won some OF their first
victories at ,Creedmoor. and are familiar
with that range. The Creedmoor program
includes the following events In which the
District rifiemen are eligible to compete:
Company team match, to be shot Monday,
September II, commencing at 10 am
Open to teams of four, from any head
quarters or company of the United States
army navy or Marine Corps. National Guard,
or naval militia of any state. territory,
District, of Columbia, or any foreign gov
eminent sor any four members OF this as
ISOLATION from registered club or society.
Distances, 900, 500 and 600 yards; seven
shots per man at each distance. Positions,
standing at 200. prone at 500 and 600 yards
Rifle, any military. Entries or more than
one team will be permitted from any or
ganization; but no man will be allowed to
shoot on more than one team. Prizes:
First, $50: second, $25: third $15
Carbine team match, to be shot Tuesday,
September 13-Open to. team of four,
from any headquarters or company OF the
United States army, navy, Marine Corps,
National Guard or naval militia of any
state territory, District of Columbia or
any foreign government, or any four mem
bers Of this association from registered
club or society. Distances 200, 500 and 900
yards, seven shots per man at each dis
lance. Positions, standing at 200 yards.
prone at 500 and coo yards. Entries OF
more than one team will be permitted from
any organization, but no man will be per-
mitted to shoot on more than one team.
Prizes: First, $50; second, $25; third. $40.
Other Team Competitions.
The McAlpin trophy match. to be shot
Tuesday, September 13, at 10 a.m.-Open
to teams of eight, from the following: The
United States army, the United States
navy the United States Marine Corps. the
National Guard or uniformed militia Of the
several states and territories and Dis
trict of Columbia, and from any foreign
government; one team from any one OF
the above or any eight members OF this
association from registered CLUB or SO
ciety. Distances. 200. GU ana LUZ YARDS
ten shots per man at each distance. Posi-
lions, standing at 200 prone at 600 and
1000 yards. Rifle, any military. Prizes:
First trophy presented by General E. A.
McAipin, for annual competition, value
$500 and $50 in cash. Second 500.
The Cruikshank traphy match, to be shot
Wednesday September IA, at 10 a. m-Open
to teams of six, from any regfmental, Dat
TALON. squadron or separate company or
ganizations OF the United States army,
navy or Marine Corps, or OF the National
Guard and naval reserve OF any state and
District of Columbia, or OF any foreign
more than one team, but no competitor
shall shoot on more than one team. Dis
tances, 200. 800 and 600 yards, seven shots
per man at each distance. Positions,
standing at 200 prone at 500 and 600 yards.
Rifle, any military. Prizes: First q
trophy valued at $3.50, presented by ID.
A Cruikshank, esq, for annual competi-
ton and $1OO in cash; second. 500; third
Reeimental team, skirmlsh and rapid
fire match, to be shot Thursday Septem-
Der Is, at p.m.-Open to teams OF six, from
any regiment, battalion. squadron or sep
arate company of the United States army,
navy Marine Corps and District of Column
bia. or of the National Guard or naval mi
litia. or of any foreign government. Or
ga nizatfons may enter more than one team,
but no competitor will be permitted to
shoot on more than one team Conditions.
same as the rapid fire and skirmish of the
national Trophy competition. Rifle any
military Prizes: First. a trophy valued at
goo offered by the board of officers OF the
fist Regiment. N. G. N. Y, for annual
competition, land $75 in cash; second. $40.
Interclub match, to be shot Friday, Sep
tember rs, ats1 p.m.-Open to teams OF SIX,
from any rifle club or association in the
United states. Distance. 200 yards, stand
ing, ten shots per man. Rifle, any mill
tary. Entries of more than one team from
any organization will be allowed, but no
competitor viii be permitted to shoot on
more than one team. Prizes: A trophy for
annual competition, value, 500, and $50 in
cash: second, $25 Military organizations
who have not rife club organized will be
considered as clubs and are eligible.
Open to Individuals.
The Thurston match. to be shot Friday.