New-York tribune., 1906-03-11

side hall. Company D held an enjoyable beef
special guests were Colonel Thurston, Lieuten-
ant Colonel Hotchkin and Major Murphy. The
last named has received many compliments
upon his first appearance as major at the re-
view few nights ago,
Colonel Stokes of the 2sd Regiment an
nounces that AdJutant General Nelson H. Henry
Will review the command IN the armory on
Saturday evening March "a
Members OF the 18th Regiment are very much
elated the fact that they will parade in
Hartford. Conn. on Memorial Day next as the
guests OF the 1st Regiment OF that city The
necessary permission to leave New-York and
enter Connecticut has already been granted and
the NewYorkers will receive a royal welcome
The cost a man will not be more than S. which
will include all expenses. Colonel Austen ex-
poets TO have nearly fourteen hundred men by
Memorial Day.
Colonel Bates Of the list Regiment IS highly
pleased at the prosperous condition Of his com
mand. despite the fact that II has been in tenn
porary and inadequate quarters for some four
years. The regiment Is maintaining a large
membership. which is increasing right along
and IT is one Of the nvest regiments IN the
Guard. The basketball team Of Company B de-
feated the team from Company B. 18th Regiment
last Tuesday night. and afterward entertained
the visitors at supper. DR.. Prentice. the new as
The seth Regiment will be inspected by War
Department and state officials next Tuesday
night Colonel Duffy expects his regiment 10
make highly creditable appearance.
Squadron A will parade in its armory for an
nual inspection on April 2. DR.. c. E Clayton
delivered interesting lecture on the horse last
Tuesday night at the armory. The subjects
were watering feeding and digestive troubles
Other lectures will follow.
Shakespeare G. Bright, a we'll known veteran
of the Civil War. and who had served in Com
pany OF the 18TH Regiment since 1871. was
buried with military honors In New-York Bay
Cemetery. Jersey City, last Sunday He was
known enthusiastic and genial soldier and
was in point OF service, II is said the Oldest man
in the 18th.
Colonel Austen OF the 18th Regiment, who re-
viewed the I'd Battery. In command OF
Brevet Major David Wilson. last Thursday night
was very much impressed with the exhibition.
especially the mechanical manoeuvres After the
review Assistant Surgeon A H Brugman re-
ceived a medal for ten years faithful service
and also loving cup from the members of the
battery. Lieutenant John F. ORyan received
the Morton and Stadler medals won IN nts+ol
shooting contests. A. B. Benson OF the hosnitsI
corps, received a medal for fifteen vesrs. So
vice. colonel Austen made the formal presenta-
tions.
Colonel Appleton OF the 7th Regiment yester-
day gave out the reports OF the United States
army inspector and the National Guar5 IN,
spector on the high military efficiency OF the (
regiment at its annual muster and tnspection a
few weeks ago. Captain II. G. Bishop U. 3 A
the United States army inspector. says:
The appearance OF this regiment at inspection
was excellent The care taken OF the arms
clothing and equipment was most marked ana |
the readiness for field service satisfactory Tha |
ceremony OF inspection was rendered with q |
promptness and precision that were DIassIrS
Ihere was an entire absence OF cOnf,,sioD Sr /
hesitation The steadlness OF the men an rapLs
was very noticeable. The officers and rnen are 0S
the hlshest character Jealous and efficient The
RANKS contain many professional and college men
OF long service, furnishing a trained resary-a
ntted TOT command upon which the country ear
draw In case or need in the future as II has done
IN the past The interest taken in target nrec
tice ana the results obtained are especialiv 20
be commended II can be relied upon In dor,as
tic emergencies
Colonel j. Wray Cleveland. the Inspector q, /
the National Guard says:
This is an excellent command v,,oA -,
merits Its reputation for soldierly efnctan "SlI
readiness for service, with a few r0trN- Us =. tts
tons Is complete. II can always be raGisS oCep- pp
do its ful duty ably and we'll IL Ia az ~ oi 70
OF what can De accomplished by pride az 0rsRpt
zauon. esprit de corps and an Intelligent s-
OF the possibilities and limitations OF Nt,p s,lasp
Guard organization %>auohSI