Evening star., 1908-01-26

rN the recent competition of the COM
panies of the I'd Regiment the lineal
standing and the general averages.
u as reported by the board of judges.
follows:
No. 1. Company L. Capt. Edward IL.
Brian. general average. 13.7 per cent.
No. >. Company ~. Capt. Marshall Ma
gruder. general average. FL per cent.
No. 3 Company +. Capt. Ruben Il. Duff
fie. general average. IL per cent.
No. 4, Company NJ. Capt. George f. Toll
son, general average. co. per cent.
No. ). Company l., Capt. Thomas S.
O'Halloran, general average. 600 per cent.
No. 6 Company y, Capt Theodore Z.
Heap general average. $50 per cent
No. {, Company d. Capt. Arthur l..
Evans. general average, 54.3 per cent
No. s. Company G., Capt. Clarence Y:
Sayer. general average SO per cent.
No. 8. Company b, Capt. Samuel Fee
land. general average, 52.4 per cent.
No. 10, Company ], Capt. Alexander
Summers. general average. 5l.9 per cent.
No. II, Company c. Capt. Thacker '.
Walker general average, Alb per cent.
In transmitting the report of the board
of judges to the colonel commanding. the
senior member of the board made state
ment as follows:
Special commendation is due to Capt.
Samuel Feland's company for remarkable
devotion in having every member present
the night of the competition
Il wish to express the sentiment OF the
judges that you should be proud of the
interest displayed by the officers and men
of your regiment in the requirement OF
that knowledge that Is so necessary to fiji
them for more serious work that may de-
vove upon them at the call of their coun-
try"
1t is explained that a system of mark
ing was employed by b.le ID Regiment diff
ferent from that used by the 1st Regi-
ment. which explains the gap in percent
age between the ledaing companies of the
two commands.
The turnout of the ID Regiment last
Thursday evening when the result of the
| competition was formally announced
proved so complete success from every
point of view. and especially in a social
sense. that Col Urell intends to have AT
least one and perhaps several more SINH
| lar assemblies, this season. The ranks
were full when the regiment was formed
in line of masses, and practically all the
available standing room in the Center
Market Armory was occupied by the au-
dience. The hall was elaborately dec
Grated the national colors predominating.
Following the formation and the an
nouncement of the winners, a characters
tic and inspiring address by the regi-
mental commander and a march past in
review. the floor was cleared for dancing.
Chief Musician McLeods organization
promptly changing from full military band
TO a complete orchestra. 1t is remarked
that practically every member of the band
is now a master of at least two instru-
mentS.
In addition TO the mothers, wives, sisters
and sweethearts of the members of the
regiment. the attendance included Adjt.
Gen. Brett and other officers of the gen
eral staff and officers of the 1st Regi-
ment and of out-of-town National Guard
organizations. Militia headquarters is
Sratified by the success of the affair of
last Thursday, ii being realized that when
members of the families of the guardsmen
turn out in force for such assemblies in
terest in the work of the brigade is mani
tested and encouraging move to the
fore accomplished.
Lieut.. Col Llyod NJ Brett adjuta MT
general and Mai. William E, Harvey. OF
the I'd Regiment. returned the early part
of last week from Boston. .wh. re they
attended the annual meeting OF th- Inter
| state National Guard Associ,. ton as dele
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pressed themselves as highly pleased with
the proceedings of the association Col
Brett served chairman of and submit
ted the report of the committee on reso-
lutionS
An elaborate system of joint mobilfza
ton OF regular and state troops under
canvas every second year was the recon-
mendation made in behalf of the govern
ment by Gen. Oliver. assistant secretary
OF war.
Gen. James A. Drain submitted the re-
port of the executive committee.
The committee on legislation made a re-
port approving bill to amend the act of
January Fl. 1903-the new militia law
Among other things the proposed amend
| ments place the National Guard in the
first line with the regular army by max
ing the organiZat tion. as il stands avail
able for use by the nation. whenever and
wherever required. and until the existing
enlistments of the men expire. Such a
condition OF Variability ii IS explained
equitahly involves a responsibility on the
part of the United States fully to arm,
uniform and equip the National Guard
without cost to the states
There are other valuable provisions of
the proposed amendments. the passage of
which. it is declared. would place the
Guard forever beyond the pale of the tin
soldier class TO which not many have be-
longed of late years. authority says
although so frequently designated that
way. by the untutored and the altruistic
patriot"
::
Arrangements have been completed for
the ninth annual indoor games of the
Athletic Association of the National
Guard Friday evening. March ~. The
preliminaries will be held Tuesday. March
"A The officers of the association have
prepared a program and have issued a
circular OF instruction in connection there
with.
The members of Company L, 1st Regi-
ment. WHICH won the recent competitive
drill feel very much elated over their
showing and. with their commander
Capt Edwards. are determined to wir
an even better percentage next year. 1t
is announced the individual competitive
drill for the company medal and the
George Boyd silver cup will be held to-
morrow evening after the regular drill.
Every member is eligible to compete for
the medal. but only privates may strive
for the cup.
The basket ball team will depart Feb
ruary IL on its northern trip. Capt Ed