New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
NATIONAL GUARD NEWS.

Captain Henry G. Lyon. U. S. A, who was de-
tailed by the War Department TO help In the
instruction OF the National Guard IN Peekskiu
this season. is particularly impressed with what
he has seen OF the guardsmen. He says that the
state has every reason TO be proud Of its Ma
uOnal Guard.
In percentage present at the state camp this
season the 18th Regiment made the second
best record OF any regiment on duty. It's per-
centage was S416, and 1t had SO officers and
627 men present, and officers and 116 men
absent Company B. commanded by Captain
Bernhard. with percentage Of 9S, had the best
record in the regiment. Companies c. and ID
were next, each having 81 per cent. The per-
centages Of the other companies were as fol-
lows Company A, "a: E 81: r, n; G, 63: II,
81; I, 72. and K S3. The 9th Regiment, with a
percentage OF attendance Of $3.50. made the
regiment. Colonel Dyer has appointed Private
James G. CampiOn. OF Company G. battalion
quartermaster sergeant. vice HOags honorabIy
discharged. Private George Samo. OF Company
B, has been presented with a handsome gold
watch for bringing in the largest number of
cru1tS. He got fourteen new men. Company T
has presented First Sergeant James F. Dowling
with silver loving cup as a token Of esteem.
Sergeant Dowling is one OF the crack shots OF
the regiment, and is also one Of its best drilled
soldiers.
Captain George F. MahOn. of Company C, 22d
Engineers. has purchased a farm at Ridgeheld
have been invited 20 encamp there on Labor
Day. Company B IS planning an outing 70 be
held the latter part OF July. and win probably
visit one OF the popular beaches. The members
Of Company were SO pleased with the success
of their outing along the Palisades on the Hud-
son q couple OF weeks ago that thew intend 20
hold another one. The regimentsl rifle team
which is doing such good work at Creedroor,
may take part In the matches at Sea Girt.
The 14th Regiment had percentage present
a M
present out Of 769 on the ron.
Some thirty-six men OF the 18th Regiment have
been practising for places on the regimental rifle
team which WIN soon be selected. Among the
crack shots who have been shooting are Captains
Stebbins. De Russy and F'oser and Sergeants
Bowling. Corrigan, Loushlin. Donovan and Fen
nell
Squadron C has opened it's summer camp near
Cold Spring. Long Island. where the members
can go Saturday and return Monday morning
Sixty-fve horses have been sent to the camp for
the use OF the troopers.
The 47th Regiment had 4s6 officers and en-
listed men present at camp last week out OF 621
on the roll. It's percentage was 1888
Members of Squadron A intend 20 have a busy
season in carbine and revolver matches Az
CreedmoOr they will take part in the carbine
match on July %. revolver team match on IuIvr
2S, headquarters match on August 2 and also
the major generals match. to be shot ON the
same date; in the adjutant generals match and
Governors match on August g. and state natch
on August 4. At Sea Girt members OF the
squadron will take part in the following match
es: Revolver team match and national individ-
ual match. for pistols.
Medals for long and faithful service have
been presented 70 the following members OF the
14th Regiment: For twenty-five years. 10 Ser
geant Major W. J. Mullen: for twenty years. to
Lieutenant Colonel w. L. Garcia and Sergeant
h ID. Hague; for twelve years to Battalion
QuartermaSter SergeantS s. r. James and J. ]
Hand Sergeant ]. Lynch Sergeant A. E. Bur
rell. Privates Henry Stenck and A. p DOwnes;
Tor eight years, 20 Captains T. G.. Bruckman C.
~ k1mble and G. L. BOutOn: Lieutenants =
Stenens and G. H Erickson: Color Bearer N
Garrett First Sergeants o. Carlson and NJ Will
son, Sergeants c. g. Monroe, D. NJ. Trimmer s
ID Maxwell ]. z. Jackson. A. Pianchi and z
Skog; CorpOrals ]. p. Hedberg and A T. John
ston and TO Private II. ]. Dudley.
The new Company L OF the 2Sd Regiment
despite the fact that drills have ceased for the
summer intends 70 keep up some active work.
There will be some outings for members OF tho
company. and drill In Prospect Park some
Saturday afternoon will probably be held