Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-21

local naval militia shall participate in
the two-hundred- thousand-dollar ap-
propriation. Because Of the fact that
divisions changed on the Congress
Heights rifle range 1t was determined
to have the inspection at that time
Lieut. Delano had the local jackies
mustered in their white uniforms He
had them bring their clothing up on
the drill hall floor and pile 1t to per-
init of easy inspection. He looked care
fully over various pieces OF clothing,
lockers and procure their guns ' and
bayonets. He picked several men from
the ranks and asked them questions on
infantry drill and on shooting. Not
asked He Inspected the rifles, and then
had those men who had been in the
battalion for more than six months to
engage in. some infantry movements.
Following the dismissal Of I'll the men
Lieut.. Delano declared that he was
very much impressed with the show
ing made by the District militiamen.
Friday he went on the rife range with
bers of the third and fourth divisions
fire their scores.
The officers and men are anxiously
awaiting the result Of the report of Lieut..
Delano to the Navy Department.
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oiAly-Ouc 1IleH was LQe report OF Sno
Sd Division last Wednesday night, giving
them one over the requirement, which
saves the division from being CONSOLE
dated with some other division and the
officers given honorable discharges. It's
closest rival is the 4th Division. Enpi-
neers, which has fifty men.
Under the terms Of an order issued
three months ago. Commander Dempf
gave each division commander until the
LIST OF July to have a minimum of sixty
men in the division or stand the conse-
quences Of the District militia law, which
permits the consolidation of divisions
which have less than the minimum re-
quired by law.
The Bird is the youngest division in
the battalion, having been organized
about six months ago by Junior Lieut..
Frank W. Sigourney, It's present COM
manding officer. The men of the divi-
sion were anxious to have the Sd Divi-
sion stand, and they put all of their en-
suit already stated. Now that they have
secured their sixty men. the members of
the division declare that their work is
not yet done. for they have now set 1cO
as the goal. that number being the maxi
mum allowed to each division under its
organic act.
Since its organization the Bird has been
one Of the most active divisions in the
battalion. It has base ball team. two
race boat crews. and, in other ways. its
men to engage in all forms of clean
sports. The men Of this division make
the best Of uses out Of the small boats
assigned to the division and are anxious
that is cut out. The competitive spirit
has been enthused into the division by
Lieut.. Sigourney. and he attributes the
success Of the division to this.
Before the active drill period begins
next fan the members Of the Sd de-
clare that they will have their full quota
Of 10O with waiting list in the event
any OF the men are able to drop out
for one reason or other.
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When the battalion leaves Washington
for its trip on the Rhode Island it will
was organized last Wednesday night.
The band will have sixteen pieces and
will be clothed In the uniform of the
marine. To this band will befall tho duty
Of keeping the jackies entertained while
on the cruise to the Bermudas. and upon
its return. according to the officers of the
battalion, weekly concerts will be given
Sunday evenings on the battalion's dock.
X
While on the rife range the members
rife match of their own. fund of
$3.50 was raised through entrance fees.
This was divided into two prizes, the
fret of 81 and the second Of so cents.
The match was won by Coal Passer
Fauntleroy Of the Engineers Division
and the second by Hospital Apprentice
Hogan of the Sd Division.
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picked team from the Sd and 4th
Divisions defeated the Range Crew
base ball team at the rifle range Friday
evening, finishing to 3 in favor of the
sailors
X
Necessary repairs to the engines on
board the U. 8. S. Sylvia. training ship
OF the local naval militia, will prevent
the third division of the organization
from taking its proposed cruise on the
vessel today. The vessel went to the
Washington navy yard last Friday and
it Is estimated that it will take eighteen
days to complete the work
Owing to this. 1t is declared that no
more practice trips will be made on the
Sylvia until after the battalion returns
from its annual cruise on the battleship
Rhode Island July 81.
The four divisions of the Naval Bat