Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06


interest is being taken In the
on the District Guard range near Con-
gress Heights, October Z, s and 8. The
program for these matches is now in
course of preparation and will be issued
within a few days. Numerous matches
are being arranged in attractive form and
will no doubt induce larger entry list
than ever before. as the fees which were
required heretofore in many of the
matches have been omitted. The num-
Der of men Of the Guard who have quail
fled in firing their official score this year
is larger than at any other time in the
history of the Guard and 1t is expected
that a number of new marksmen will be
found in the novice ranks
1t is stated that only the guardsmen
who have visited the range and fired
their official score will be permitted to
enter the Carmody and novice matches,
which are two of the most desirable
events within reach of the less eXpe-
rienced shots. The Merchants match will.
no doubt, as formerly, bring out the
largest representation of enlisted men.
as the officers and the brigade team men
are excluded from the competition
The Mosher and the Berry Il WhitmOre
Company team skirmish matches, Will
afford an opportunity TO the citizens of
Washington to witness some fine rifle
shooting between teams from the Army,
Marine Corps. Maryland and District
National Guardsmen. These events are
scheduled TO be shot Thursday, October s.
The brigade rifle team skirmish match
for the handsome trophy donated by the
brigade rifle team of 1906 is likely to re-
ceive more attention than formerly. as
the medal which goes to each member
of the winning team attracts more atten-
ton than that of any team event on the
program.
The Senatorial trophy match will not
figure in this seasons program, it hav-
ing been used for the purpose of select
ing the members of the brigade team for
the present season.
The rifle range will be open for voun-
tary practice on Labor day and it is be-
lieved that many who have not yet had
an opportunity to fire their scores will
take advantage of this to do SO.
The cavalry troop from Fort Myer has
nearly completed its official practice.
which by permission of Gen. Harries has
been conducted on the range. 1t
will be succeeded by the engineers from
Washington barracks. This work by the
United States Army Sharpshooters on the
range does not interfere with the shooting
of the National Guards. The range is
open every day from / o'clock until
for voluntary practice.
Acting Adjt Gen. Riggs. by command
of BKig. Gen. Harries, has issued general
orders in regard to drills and practical
instruction in the armory and on the
streets, commencing October 1. They are
as follows: The first assembly of each
organization will be devoted to the read
ing of all orders relating to the seasons
work. the issue of clothing and the clean
ing of arms and equipments. The term
of theoretical instruction will commence
November l. 1908, and terminate March
81. 1863.
The season of practical work for the in
fantry arm is divided into two periods
The course for the first period which ter
inmates December II. 1908, will embrace
the infantry drill regulations to para
graph 241 and firing regulations for
small arms. part ,. chapters | and 9
The regimental commanders and the COM