Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-09

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officers OF the match the service OF
an entire company of marines to
act as markers and scorers. the nom
commissioned officers present assist
ing in instructlng the boys and guard
ing against accidents.
President Taft Approves.
In addition several officers from the
army and marine corps volunteered
their services. President Taft. who
as secretary OF war. had more than
once signified his approval OF rife
practice, sent Lieut.. Jones telegram
which read: Il approve the teaching
under proper regulations OF rihe
shooting to our boys in advanced
grades"
The cooperation of the washington
press vas solicited and the LEGAL
newspapers took most active in-er-
est in the affair. The publicity thus
gained was of great advantage in
arousing the interest of the schooi-
boys and of the citizens. The scnoo'-
hoard assisted in every possible way
and the athletic and military IN
structor took a prominent par. In the
preliminary work and In the tourna-
ment itself.
canvas was made OF unmper OF
nrominent citizens. each being asked
for a small contribution which re-
suited in a sum of money to defray
the expenses. Several OF the local
newspapers donated cups and other
cups and medals were given by mer-
chants, brokers and hotels. Secre-
tary of War Dickinson. in addition
TO heartily approving the shoot, gave
medal. as did Assistant Secretary
of War Oliver and General Wiiiiam
Crozier. chief of ordnance. The WASH
,ng.on chamber of commerce ana Da
pont Powder Company also gave
prizes and a local firm donated the
,,rogram. Ten cents per card was
charged and the balance received over
the expenses was turned over to the
scboolboard to further rifle practice
in the schools.
BOYS Show Lively Interest.
The liveliest interes. was mani
tested by the boys. Although 1t was
Clark and cold, more than 300 young
sters turned out to participate in the
matches. Some forty or fifty officers
were on hand.
The shooting was all at 200 yards
with the regulation military rifle ana
ammunition. some of it being on
hand and some prone. The matches
were. InterschooI championship; nigh
school cadet corps company champion
shin: inter-cIub match; individual
championship: high school cadet
corps members N. R. AZ. and the
N. R. A. medal matches.
The distribution of the prizes, which
look place at the Western Hisn
School. was made quite an event Cap
James F. oyster. president OF the
schoo, board. presided. Secretary Oh
War Dickinson presented the prizes
and made a strong speech support
ing the policy Of educating the scnoof
bovs to the intelligent use OF me
rife Mr.. w. F. GUIDE, president OF
the washington chamber of commerce.
PRESENTED the trophy given by that or
eanization and other addresses were
made by Gen. James A. Drain, .presi7
don't nj the National Rifle Associa1 Ion,
lcb,ef clerk ]. c. Schofield, OF the
wa- deuartment, and others. AS the
result of the indoor tournaments
which have been held here Tor the
mast two years under the auspices
90 -hs National Rifle Association ana
Revolver Club, and the recent out
a,or shoot under the auspices OF the
National Rife Association great IN
terest has been taken by the wasnng-
ton schoclboys in rife practice hacn
of the Ave high school now mas d
we'll established rife club and range
&c being constructed at the Centra'
High School.
wha. Other cities Can DC.
What has been done in washington
cannot be duplicated possibly in a.
L., .,,;o. hint In a number OF them