The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-05
Correspondence Course.

Continuing he said that the men OF the
training regiment are now practically
able TO handle inexperienced men and
take up the training OF raw material.
and that next year the men Will take a
more advanced course in military work.
and that throughout the coming winter
they would he provided with a corre-
spondence course. Three or four times
during the N the pace has been
AS fast as that of regulars. but the
Members OF the training regiment have
met every requirement" he said. As
Gen. Wood closed the members OF the
regiment rose to their feet and cheersd
him wildly.
George w. Pepper OF Philadelphia
then addressed the members Of the regi-
ment. paying tribute to the regular
army officers who have acted as In
structors to the regiment, saying that
the presentation OF formal resolutions
we're not in keeping with army etiquette.
but in behalf of the regiment he de-
sired 20 express the appreciation OF all.
Dudley Field Malone of New York
was the next speaker and he seconded
the resolutions OF color Sergt. Pepper.
Continuing. he said The men were
honored by the presence OF the most
efficient officer the United States army
ever had or ever will have. We thank
IN NV NV ~ ss
and on top ~ us
Tired and dusty after their ten mile
hike" the provisional regiment and the
other soldiers are In camp tonight al
West Plattsburg. The business ana
Professional men who make up the pro-
visional regiment will, march into this
city tomorrow morning and later In
the day will receive their discharge
after which they start for home.
Spectacular Finish.
The camp at Robinson was broker
this morning shortly before 1850 ocloc'
and the march over roads ankle deep II
dust begun. The field problem for tn
day was an advanc and envelopini
movement, the finish OF which was mos
sp%ectacular in the shape OF a bayone
charge by the provisional regiment AM
regular infantry across an open held
When the stone wall on the opposit,
side of the field was reached the re
call was sounded and the problem ended
The enemy's field artillery n ma
chine guns were supposed to be con
cealed In a thick grove on both sides o
tn. road about half a mile from tn
main highway and the infantry was or
dered TO advance on the centres n a
the same time envelop the conceaie'
" vi pplh ftN
The training provisional regiment, un
dor command of Capt. Dorsy. was give
thu advance of the line and by shor
dashes through corn fields and swamps
over stone walls and under barbed wir
fences, the First Battalion gained a 20
ston about forty rods from the eds
Of the grove. Then the command wa
given for the charge and with hxed bay
onctS and cheering wildly they dashe'
across the open field to the stone wa
enclosing the forest TO the north OF tn
highway.
At the time of the opening of tn
camp four weeks ago, a number OF tn
business men Of Company II, througl
Capt Reed. made the announcement
tb,i they would at the close of the cam
present silver cups 10 the squad In tn
company adjudged to be the most pro
h".-nt. The award of these cups wa
made by the regular army officers o
the Second battalion. and went to tn
Fifteenth squad. which is made up o
Corporal W. NJ. Eastman of New Yorl
". !. Fitzpatrick of Watervliet, ". Y.
q D. Montgomery Of Winwood. Pa.
w r. WelSgan Of Chicago, NJ. A. vi
raooli of Long Branch. II. X. Sanford @
Springfield and F. Y. Van ~Schoonhave
NJ Troy.