The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
CADETS As RIFLEMEN
High School Students Prac-
tice for Matches.
FIRST SHOOT EASTER MONDAY
War Department W3T Furnish Guns
and Ammunition for Tournament.
Affair VIII Be Made an Annual
Event-Many Handsome Prizes Do
mated by Local MERCHANTS.

Only one week remains for the prelimi-
naries for the hign school military rife
tournament, and those interested are
utilizing all the time available. A joint
meeting Of the National Capital Rife and
Revolver Club and the officers Of the
Hish School Cadets was held last night
at the eiuDrooms IN the Arnorv Build
ing. at which Capt. Sheridan Ferree.
president, outlined the work for the com
ing week.
Capt. Ferree repoH d that the success
of the tournament enterprise was such
il had been decided to make it. with the
permission OF the school board. an annual
feature, By joint action OF the school
board and the War Depa rtnent. the lat
ter viii lend the necessary rifles and
furnish 20oo0 rounds Of .22-callber am
munition. free.
The Evening Star has given cup for
the interschool contest of, teams of six
men each. to 90 to the school winning
the same three times. not necessarily in
succession. Capt. Ferree has presented
solid silver cup for the company team
match Of four men each.
Officers Match SATURDAY..
The officers match. which VIII be shot
Saturday Of Easter week, viii include
among the prizes handsome autograph
portrait OF President Roosevelt who has
taken an exceptional interest in shooting
among the schoolboys. ana encouraged
it in every way. This viii probably be
accompanied by an autograph letter. In
the same match an officers saber and an
officers wrist strap and watch viii be
given.
The encouragement Of the local mer-
chants mas been such that il is probable
several matches viii be added 10 the pro-
gramme TO provide for all the prizes.
among them being several fine sporting
rifles, a gilt clock. tennis racquet, base
bail outfit, pedometer. and other articles
suitable TO boys outdoor sports. Col. NJ.
a. Winter has given a nne medal for the
highest aggregate score made during the
matches. Every member Of the winning
team in the interschool and battalion
matches viii receive suitable medals.
while in the company match there VIII
be medals for the first and second teams.
Col L. J. Dimmiek reported the inter
est taken in the matches by high on
eials and the receipt OF liberal contribu-
tons from Secretar.f Of State Root, Mai.
Gen. Bell, and others. The Subtarget
Gun Company, whose machines are in
use IN the public schools of New York,
VIII have two gun machines on exhibit
ton IN charge Of experts. and viii award
medals for scores made on these ma
chimes.
VIII Avoid Danger.
In order 10 avoid any possible danger
the range will be ftted I'D with larger
carriers on a trolley system. which viii
render il unnecessary for any one to be
behind the firing line during trL compe-
titiOn. All the ammunition companies
will be represented by expe d. among
them being Tom Keller, Hary over
baugh, George I. Marble. T.omss a.
Davis. and Capt X X. Y. Casey. The
latter is enc Of the most famous shots
in the country. and a member or ths
Palma Trophy team
While the tournament is designed pri-
msrily fer the high school cadets. any
boy attending the high schools viii be
eligible fozAthe individual matches. and
ttloSt III TIE primary grades within InG
discretion OF the officers in charge Ths
only expense attached viii be a small
charge 10 cover the cost Of the targets
and attendance, as the rifles and ammuni-
tion will be free. This will probably be
> cents for a string Of ten shots. Practice
was begun last night. and viii be con-
tinued on Friday and Saturday evenings.
the tournament beginning Easter Monday
evening at o'clock. The prizes viii bs
placed on exhibition next week,