Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
COMPANY E GIVES SMOKER
GUARDSMEN IN CAMP WITH
JOY AS CoUNTERsIGN.
Addresses by Officers and Visitors,
Refreshments Served, Pipes
and 'Baca Passed Around

joy was the countersign last night
about the campfire of Company L of the
I'd Regiment, District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard, at Costello's Hall. The at
tendance was large, and embraced many
national guardsmen, soldiers of the regu-
lar army and Spanish war veterans. The
occasion WAS a smoker given by Com
pany E. and stories were told. songs
sung and instrumental music rendered by
the band.
Mr.. Charles Bechtel sang songs in q
most pleasing style. and held the atten-
ton of all. Mr.. Zebulon Clark, the
whistler, gave some solos and clever imi
tations. His representation Of a crying
baby made many of the married mer
present think Of tacks, and broken toys
such as are usually found on a bedroom
floor at o'clock In the morning. Messrs
Frank Steele and George Helmuth, ir
tho black-face dialect. were pronounced
to be very good. and although handi-
capped by the absence of burnt cork and
costumes. showed exceptional talent, and
made hit.
The sentimental ballads Of Mr.. PHILLIP
Osthans and the coon songs Of Mr. An
drew Williams proved to be IMMENSELY
popular with the audience. The piano
was under the care of Mr.. Jacque Heiden-
heimer. who proved himself worthy the
title Of master of the worries.
Refreshments Galore.
The invitations read refreshments ga
lore" and this feature was carried out to
the letter. preceding pipes and tobacco.
Capt. Brian. the commanding officer.
made a speech, in which he pointed out
the advantage to be gained by young
man joining the National Guard. not only
to himself but the country. He said the
lyar hof
was a mere pastine was a grave blunder
through which the war strength of the
country suffers. He declared the National
Guard is really the backbone of the
army-the great source from which eff
ficient recruits are drawn during military
activity.
First Lieut.. John Whitaker made a
short speech, and Second Lieut.. Earnest
was chairman. The door was guarded
by the first sergeant and Quartermaster
Sergt. Eberly was in charge of refresh
ments.
Sergt. Eoerly spoke Of the smoker as a
means to stir up interest OF young men
in the Guard. Capt Brooks. adjutant OF
the I'd Regiment, spoke on the necessity
Of attendance and complimented Com
pany E.
A visiting sergeant of the Sd New Jer-
sey Infantry. who is the proud possessor
Of a medal presented to him by the peo-
pie of New Jersey, also made brief ad-
dress.
Following the smoker some Of the boys
Of Company E and their friends went
for an automobile ride. The martial mu-
sic was furnished by the Minute Men
Band, which gave several selections.
Known as Urell Rifles.
Company e, I'd Regiment. known as the
Urell Rifles has practically been in ex-
istence since the founding of the National
Guard.
Its commanding officer, Capt Edward
Brian. has been a guardsman since 1895.
and In command OF Company E for the
last eight years. He was second lieuten-
ant Of the 4th Immunes during the Span
ish- American war.
Company e boasts of an exceptionally
good record in athletics, and in fact
claims the championship in all-around
athletics for the last six years. 1t also
enjoys the distinction of having never I'm
ished lower than third in rife competition.
First Lieut.. John Whitaker and Second
Lieut. Earnest are popular members OF
the Guard, whose devotion TO duty, 1t is
conceded. has helped to make Company
the soldierly organization 1T Is.