New-York tribune., 1905-05-09
GAY KILTS AT GARDEN.
HighIanders Star attraction at
Opening of Military Shoe.

band graced Madison Square Garden last night al
the ninth annual opening of the military ana attn
letic tournament. held under the auspices OF the
Military Athletic League and was easily the star
attraction The Scotchmen were the 9lst Hlghland-
ers of Canada, and went through practically the
same drill and exhibition the 4sth Highanders
that appeared AT former tournaments held under the
management Of the league.
As usual they gave JneiT exhibition Immediately
after the grand review and their large shakos hats
and native costumes made most picturesque
sight. The in the Garden was most h'uhs
To the occasion. From the ceiling OF the arena
was mass Of red white and blue bunting ana
- front Of the balconies and boxes were strung
large American flags. The gold fringe on the coats
OF the officers and the various colored Uniforms
worn by 1he jackies and soldiers who look part
added TO the impressive sight
The attendance was large for an opening hsht'
and there vas plenty Of enthusiasm As usual the
tournament opened with the athletic contests ana
Ia these the performers or the various les'-
rnents took part Then followed the grand re'Ne"
bv Brigader General Robert Shaw Oliver. Asssstant
Secretary of War. in which Ihe following too part
United States troops United States bluejackets ana
marines 91st Regiment Canadian Hlghlanuers' OIu
Guard. New-York National Guard and Naval MI
lita Of New-York. including detachments from the
Sth 9Th 18th I4th I'd, 25d 47th 69h and list regl-
ments. and % batteries. 1st and I'd companies
signal corr. Squadron c. and the lst and I'd bat
,taIons Naval Militia. Colonel George r. Dyer n g
N y, 18th Regiment commanding.
After the review the Highlanders went through
their drill. aided by their band of pipers, and then
followed music ride by the 18th United States
Cavalry. under the command Of Captain W. /.
Johnston and Lieutenant S. Van Lee. More than
i1fcv cavalrynen take part in this exhibition, and
lEhen the horses dashed down the arena on des-
.yerate charge in perfect line the spectators went
wild with delight The cavalry later in the evening
gave a performance Of rough riding that clearly
demonstrated the skin Of the riders. and showed
that there were few difficult tricks horseback
that the men could not do Driving three horses
sat once at fun speed standing with foot rest
ing on each Of the outer horses was a trick that
called forth loud applause.
The battle exercise by the Sth United States In
fantry, under the command OF Z NJ Johnson, jr.,
and Lieutenant A. Ia Rue Christie. also came in
for big share OF enthusiasm. There were eN-
ercises by the company that were extremely in
structive 10 the students OF military academies.
and. Judging from The applause and deep interest
that were shown by lot Of the youngsters pres
ent who wore school uniforms, this fact was cYl-
cen:Iy appreciated.
Ana n those living in the vicinity of the Garden
and were unaware that the military show was
going on it must have seemed that a naval battle
between japan and Russia was taking place WITH
a l. : A under the command OF Captain Q. r /
SUmmersn and LieEtenant H 5 hl5ourne mace mace /
its appearance in an artillery drill and stake dFlF-
The 81 Battery. OF Brooklyn. under the com
-nand Of Lieutenant Chaulcey NJ Matlock, also
members Of the United states Marine Corps; under
ant T. : WlItse and r. p. Moses, physical dTl4I
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. ", E;
Bate PT y ,,s7 and M. mrs Dye- Miss WtnfGrop Brig
adler General George Moore Smith, T.lonas i+e
52uE3 ol & ne r j1l= E51i - sI9 "a Colonel x
l. Klein and Justice Victor J. Dov ling.
The athletic part OF the programme was extreme
y interesting and while no records were broAen
one-mile handicap brought out a arge hela. ana
few feet F. seeley. OF the 22d Regiment, was sec
The three legged scratch contest went 10 the two
star runners Of the l3th Regiment. l. Robertson
Sedley OF the 2Sd Regiment We're second The trial
e a ana e IN THIS hs @ 8f to-
viii also be decided tonight. Most Of the best men
OF the various regiments qualified for these con
more interesting The summaries follow:
One -hq1dFsdy ard lash lsen.hno!s handicap; winner
Won by - D RIev 81 esren- @ @ s ar5s II 81 5enet @
5lst Festnent 6 yards second Time 10 - sec Second
Block lZyh ltegnent 6 yards second time; 10 - sec
}srsl 9 ole & la 3 Regiment q ysTdz second: tine inc
Rsstmeat Q EsFs, 9 Cl4T.e 22i Regjnent , Eng
oad men won by H = Genet 7lst Regiment Is yardsJ;
oae-rnlls haadea1Hon by J. Ge5sell list Regiment
60 yafaIi eesy Pa 20 Rsgmsn Ensnsers 90 yards)
Two hundred ard tventyyard run championship trials
Irt ana second men 70 run IN hHal-F-st heat by
ID Nash 22d Regimen Engineer > c. Northridge.
=! < ~ = Fea2ody 25 I.eg1ert Engineers5 o F Ian
Third heat hy l. Robertson. 18th Regiment. Ar
1iery. p Frank, pa Regiment, Engineers, second.
Three-lessed race lseratoh-won by L Robertson and
y H.lman. il. 18Th Regiment; :. c. %orthri1ge and
=. A Se5ley. 23d Regiment. second T Plerson
a AoCutcheon 22i Regiment, third Time OO6ls.
The programme tonight VIII consist Of:
Review by Brigadier General Nelson H Henry Ad-
jutGnt General of NeW-YorB. Of United States
troops- United states blueja -kets marines qlst
4eGinnent canadian HEhaDders. Old Guard, York:
11E aea6nn Its from the Sth. 9Th, l2h. 14th 23d
1Tth, 6sJ and 7lst regiments and I'd batteries
Isl and p companies signal corps Ist ana 25
batta-1on Naval Militia -
Colonel John 9. EDDY 47th Regiment Y G y Y
VIII command the review which viii be followed ~,
T17ng ry l5tn United States Cayalry I.ieureran, Y (
Foster Cofnmandng hdt-le exercises havore
60 lnliee states Infantry. Captain +. N Johnston ir
1htaIg bridge building hy Company x. 22i Engineers
r.. -. y 4slng material at hand, Captain ". F.
Nusic ride by 18th United States Cavalry Lieutenant
: Van ly@or commanding e
Nr'fatlon of signalling fsE torch telegram
ana telephone line building signalling from bsi16-
TnslcnE ~ - N'--
ARTILLERY d-ll and driving by 81 Battery United
9'ales FIela ARTILLERY Lieutenant n Kbourne com
I5e Glowing athletic VIII held: 100 yard
cesn naHlt0ap final $50 run novice trial heats
14p-Eara run nan6eau trial reste: mile mn cham
f--Stlp. taFee-leg2e1 final. Of trials:
'."elsHt; sack race lTe Yards. scratch. trials
STEAMER INSPECTION SIMPLIFIED