New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
NEW ARMORY OPENED.
MlRTIN CUP PRESENTED.
Seucnty-frSt Celebrates Entrance
Into Nezc Quarters on Old Site.


after his death in October. 1865, II decided TO
give The review in honor Of the veteran association,
Of which William A BOYD IL president.
The regiment turned IN full strength in its
picturesque and glittering dress uniforms, The
enormous galleries Of the armory packed with
p crowd Of enthusiastic spectators OF which the
greater part were women Spacious the
commodations Of the new armory. lhey were not
big enough for last night. and many had to be
turned away.
A triple Of the American colors runs around
the drill hall, marking the lines of the galleries
Al the east end OF the hall was a large banner
hearing the regimental insignia while from the roof
swung dozen trophies At intervals around the
walls were banners bearing the names Of the bat
ties in which the regiment bore part from the
frs Bull Run TO the battles of the Spauish-Amer-
Jean War The reviewing stand the north
end Of The drill hall, the members OF the Veteran
Association ana the other guests being grouped
about
The regiment received the Martin Cup which is
to he intercompany trophy for proficiency in
small arms practice Colonel Martin himself sug-
gested the modelling and design Of the cup which
stands rwenty-three inches high and weighs 276
ounces
The bottom Of the bowl rests on an oak tree
typical Of The Northern States. Around the tree are
grouped three equestrian figures OF General Grant,
General Sherman and General Sheridan Around
the neck Of the CUP four laurel wreaths. one
encirciing the head % Washington and the others
the heads Of Jackson, General Scott and Zachary
Taylor. Just above the figure Of General Grant is
81 etched portrait Of Lincoln. Two enameued
shields ere -he sides OF the cup with branches
q pine and hickory each side. Above is q bronze
eagle. which forms the handle Of the CUP Stars
and wreaths form band about the foot OF the cup
The entire structure rests on four bronze eagles
on The 'front.' Of tho cup appears the following in
scrip&Sss: The Martin Cup presented TO the list
Regfmenl \. c. y. y, American Guard. pv Colonel
Henry ?. Martin. commanding the list Regiment
-so---Af- TO Promote Interest in Small Arms Prac-
roe October l. 1865" On The reverse side is an
etched scene Of the C-eedmoor range, with men al
practice
In presenting the trophy 10 the regiment Mr.
BOYD eulogized Colonel Martin and told Of his
devotion 10 the regiment and his interest in the
Veteran Association Colonel Martin became lieu
tenant colonel Of the list in 1850 when at regi-
mental parade Of eight companies there were only
ll6 men. rank and file At the time Of his election
Is second in command OF the regiment Colonel
Martin made an address, which Mr.. Boyd read last
night In this address Colonel Martin said:
Who shall say how long it viii be ere We will he
mustered into actual service? IN view Of these
things, let Us 90 whole duty. lei US not etop
snort OF being perfect soldiers by constant atter-
ours Is the best regiment in the state or in the
Ter US ever remember that the price Of liberty is
Union may not be dissolved and that our country
may not be devastated and laid By a foreign
10 it DO appeal
Mr.. Boyd then told how the regiment went
through the Civil War with honor OF the LOYALTY
Of Colonel Martin &c the men and OF the men 10
Colonel Martin.
Colonel Martin he said. recognized that prof
cheney in workmanship was one Of the greatest
needs Of the service, that he had devoted much
time TO the creation OF interest in small arms
practice until the regiment led in that branch OF
the service.
Long before his death at the age OF eighty said
Mr. BOYD, Colonel Martin had planned this trophy.
Up TO his death he had worked over the plan, and
had finished il just in tine TO leave II as legacy
10 TIE regiment.
Then the cup which had been placed on table
and draped with the American colors was IN
yelled in a burst OF cheers and applause from the
galleries
The response for the regiment was made by
Colonel William Graves Bates. IN part he said:
Perhaps IN no department Of military duty has
the regiment been more conspicuous than In that
his is not meant The skin Of a few men composing
ne regimen. . team although this has enioyed
Increasing interest in small arms practice among
numbers in tho higher class show a large and
gratifying increase from year year
COLONEL MARTINS GREAT ABILITY.
No one was keener TO realize this Improvement
O. better qualified Judge OF the practical advan
tage 70 the orgSniz tion than our late friend and
coFnr1de coorel Martin You have most beautiful
- expressed bis signal ability and he high state
you have shown somewhat ~ The deep love ana
Affection iE which he was nelc
the reviewing Officer. because all of the veterans
and actives alike felt that he. above all others,
rae regime. his love for It and his devotion TO
= had never ceased from the time when he first
death, and kr.,w thai lie looking forward will
The gree test possible pleasure 70 being able once
cup watch YOU have fust presented 10 the reei-
rHent Of the last o: the many acts which
j viii be duty 10 80 conduct tho affairs Of the
regiment that vii, he proud 10 send this
cup from company TO company as an evidence Of
the skill small arms practice which II is meant
9tinulate and encourage. As long ar the regiment
loving remembrance and MS memory revered and
1or this magnificent trophy and pledge that /.
~ the future In the past for the honor Of the
end the nation, the officers and men will keep and
e. i1tain This organization IN the same state Of Of
tlnays characterized il.
Because Of the small size 81 the ground on which F.
The armory IS built sc compared with other ar
mories the problem presented 10 the architects /
accornrrodate MOI oriv the 7lsf Regiment b1t also
=. tgace headquarters and the lsJ Company, Signal
BUILDINGS TOWER a LANDMARK.
The building IS Romanesque in design. being espe-
cialy well adapted to arInory uses It's lofty tower
about Z36 feet high from which signals be /
changed with various parts Of Brooklyn and up the
state may be IN all directions for many miles /
respects also freproof throughout. The building /
cost 3sG"n which sum was appropriated by the |
city The contract price was S6l7,3o0. II com /
Ig-ed without single extra
The first floors. the basement and basement |
the basement are The locker rooms and shower
baths. boiler room kitchen. quartermaster's store
range small theatre, with separate entrance /
on S3d street; hat and coat room and dressing !
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